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n. A short sequence of DNA that is shared by several genes involved in the morphogenesis of many organisms.

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n. one of various similar homeotic genes that are involved in bodily segmentation during embryonic development

Word Usage

"Now, there are some observations that would have been inconsistent with the theory ¦ for example, if the dolphin homeobox genes were more fish-like than mammal-like."

Hypernym

Words that are more generic or abstract

homeotic gene

Form

homeobox gene homeodomain

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