Medical Definition of HOMEODOMAIN. : a domain in a protein that is encoded for by a homeobox, that consists of about 60 amino acid residues which are usually similar from one such domain to another, and that recognizes and binds to specific DNA sequences in genes regulated by the homeotic gene.weet. : a domain in a protein that is encoded for by a homeobox, that consists of about 60 amino acid residues which are usually similar from one such domain to another, and that recognizes and binds to specific DNA sequences in genes regulated by the homeotic gene.
Definition. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is caused by a type of staph bacteria that's become resistant to many of the antibiotics used to treat ordinary staph infections.efinition. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is caused by a type of staph bacteria that's become resistant to many of the antibiotics used to treat ordinary staph infections.
(MRSA Prevention, 2011) MRSA Infections can affect the body in the following ways: Lungs (pneumonia) MRSA enters the bloodstream and implants itself in the soft tissues of the lungs. The MRSA then breeds and thus causing infection and pus build up along with inflammation and swelling. This results in pneumonia. In the case where antibiotics cannot target MRSA there is a chance of lung failure. Bone (osteomyelitis)