Congener
Congener (pronounced: /kɒnˈdʒiː.nər/) is a term used in several scientific disciplines. In medicine, it refers to a phenomenon, organism, or substance similar in nature to another. The term is derived from the Latin congenēr, meaning "of the same kind".
Etymology
The term congener is derived from the Latin congenēr, which is a combination of con-, meaning "together", and -genēr, meaning "kind" or "type".
Medical Usage
In the field of medicine, a congener refers to one of many variants or configurations of a common fundamental structure. It is often used to refer to related substances, such as metabolites of a structurally similar compound, or to chemicals produced by the same process.
Related Terms
- Metabolite: A product of metabolism, which can be a congener of the original substance.
- Isomer: A compound with the same formula but a different arrangement of atoms in the molecule and different properties. Isomers can be considered congeners.
- Analogue (chemistry): A compound with a structure similar to that of another compound. Analogues can be considered congeners.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Congener
- Wikipedia's article - Congener
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