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homeobox gene

American  
[hoh-mee-uh-boks] / ˈhoʊ mi əˌbɒks /

noun

  1. any of a group of genes whose function is to divide the early embryo into bands of cells with the potential to become specific organs or tissues.

Etymology

Origin of homeobox gene

First recorded in 1985–90; homeo- + box 1

Example Sentences

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The study also recasts homeobox gene TPRX2 thatencodes DNA-binding proteins.

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2024

Another five-gene cluster consists of one Lim class homeobox gene and four PRD class homeobox genes; isl-otp-rax-arx-gsc.

From Nature • Nov. 17, 2015

Another five-gene cluster consists of one Lim class homeobox gene and four PRD class homeobox genes; isl-otp-rax-arx-gsc.

From Nature • Nov. 17, 2015

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