homeobox (5) | (noun) - similar + puxos = a DNA sequence in various genes, such as homeotic genes, which codes a potential DNA-binding-protein peptide. |
homeomorphism (5) | (noun) - similar + shape = a one-to-one mapping between sets where both the function and its inverse are continuous; in topology it is a method where geometric shapes can be transformed into other shapes. Homeomorphic is the adjective form. |
homeopathy (3) | (noun) - through German, similar + suffering = a medical practice that treats a disease by giving small doses of a remedy that in a larger quantity would cause that disease in a healthy person. Homeopath is the noun form for a person who practices this. |
homeopathic (3) | (adj.) - through German, similar + suffering = relating to homeopathy. Homeopathically is the adverb form. |
homeostasis (3) | (noun) - similar + standstill = a fairly stable state of equilibrium between different but interdependent elements of a group, organism, population, etc. Homeostatic is the adjective form. |
homeothermic (4) | (adj.) - similar + temperature = warm-blooded, having a high and even body temperature independent of the environment. Homeotherm and homeothermy are noun forms. |
homeotic (5) | (adj.) - similar + condition, process or disease = relating to a gene producing a shift in structural development. |