"homeobox gene" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: homeobox genes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} homeobox gene (plural homeobox genes)
  1. (genetics) Any of several genes that share a common sequence of DNA and are involved in the regulation of morphogenesis. Categories (topical): Genetics
    Sense id: en-homeobox_gene-en-noun-46LPMrLL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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