Definition of Homeotic gene

1. Noun. One the genes that are involved in embryologic development.

Generic synonyms: Cistron, Factor, Gene
Specialized synonyms: Homeobox, Homeobox Gene

Medical Definition of Homeotic gene

1. Gene, containing homeobox, the level of expression of which is set during embryongenesis in response to positional cues and which then directs the later formation of tissues and appendages appropriate to that part of the organism. Mutation of these genes leads to inappropriate expression of characteristics normally associated with another part of the organism (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Homeotic Gene

homeostatic equilibrium
homeostatic lag
homeotherapeutic
homeotherapy
homeotherm
homeotherm
homeothermal
homeothermic
homeothermic
homeothermies
homeotherms
homeothermy
homeotic
homeotic
homeotic gene (current term)
homeotic gene (current term)
homeotic genes
homeotic mutant
homeotic mutation
homeotic selector gene
homeotypical
homeowner
homeowners
homepage
homepages
homeplace
homeplaces
homeport
homeported
homeporting

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