HOMEOBOX
homeobox, homeobox gene
(noun) one of various similar homeotic genes that are involved in bodily segmentation during embryonic development
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
homeobox (plural homeoboxes)
(genetics) A short sequence of DNA that is shared by several genes involved in the morphogenesis of many organisms.
Source: Wiktionary
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INCORPORATE
(verb) include or contain; have as a component; “A totally new idea is comprised in this paper”; “The record contains many old songs from the 1930’s”
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