Definitions

1. noun

A homeotic gene or its product, which plays a key role in the development of an organism, especially in the formation of body parts.

“The discovery of hox genes revolutionized the field of developmental biology.”

2. noun

A segment of DNA that codes for a homeotic gene, particularly in the development of an organism’s body plan.

“The hox gene is crucial for the development of an embryo’s body structure.”