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Meaning of segmentation clock | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A molecular oscillator, governed by periodic shifts in gene expression, which influences the timing of vertebrate somitogenesis.

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

segmentation fault Segmentations segmentectomy Segmented segmented worm segmenter