homeobox


Definition: Meaning of, homeobox in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌhɒmɪə(ʊ)ˈbɒks;ˌhəʊmɪə(ʊ)ˈbɒks /

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homeobox homeoboxes
  1. one of various similar homeotic genes that are involved in bodily segmentation during embryonic development
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homeobox used in phrases

  • homeobox gene (noun)
    1. one of various similar homeotic genes that are involved in bodily segmentation during embryonic development
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