"bithorax complex" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bithorax complexes [plural]
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  1. (genetics) A complex of genes that controls segmentation in fly embryos Categories (topical): Genetics
    Sense id: en-bithorax_complex-en-noun-wAv7chIS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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