homeobox gene

ho·me·o·box gene

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hoh-mee-uh-boks]
- /ˈhō-mē-ə-ˌbäks dʒin/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hoh-mee-uh-boks]
- /ˈhō-mē-ə-ˌbäks dʒin/

Definitions of homeobox gene words

noun homeobox gene 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. 1
noun homeobox gene a gene that regulates cell development, containing a homeobox 0
noun homeobox gene (genetics) Any of several genes that share a common sequence of DNA and are involved in the regulation of morphogenesis. 0

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Origin of homeobox gene

First appearance:

before 1985

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1985-90; homeo- + box1

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homeobox gene popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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