Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or having the characteristics of homeosis, especially in plants, where a mutation causes a different organ to develop in place of the normal one.

“The homeotic mutations resulted in unusual flower formations in the genetically modified plant.”

2. noun

A gene or gene product that influences the development of an organism, especially in relation to the homeotic genes in Drosophila.

“The researchers studied the effects of homeotic genes on fruit fly development.”

3. noun

A gene or gene product that influences the development of an organism, especially in relation to the homeotic genes in plants.

“The researchers studied the effects of homeotic genes on plant development.”