units of inheritance usually occurring at specific locations, or loci, on a chromosome. Physically, a gene is a sequence of DNA bases that specify the order of amino acids in an entire protein or, in some cases, a portion of a protein.
The English and French term odalisque (rarely odalique) derives from the Turkish 'oda', meaning chamber; thus an odalisque originally meant a chamber girl or attendant.
Adj. 1. geometric-characterized by simple geometric forms in design and decoration; a buffalo hide painted with red and black geometric designs. geometrical. beaux arts, fine arts-the study and creation of visual works of art.