👉 In science, a homunculus is a hypothetical construct that represents a small organism that exhibits a unique set of physical characteristics. These characteristics are often associated with specific biological entities, such as a human or a plant, and are not necessarily observable in the real world. The term "homunculus" has been used to describe various constructs that appear to have originated from a single cell or organ. The concept is named after Thomas Edison's "homunculi," which were small organisms that he created
