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Mutation (Noun)

Meaning 1

(genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Synonyms

  • Genetic Mutation
  • Chromosomal Mutation

Hypernyms

  • Alteration
  • Modification

Hyponyms

  • Gene Mutation

Related Words

  • Mutate (verb)
  • Mutational (adjective)

Meaning 2

(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • Mutant
  • Variation
  • Sport

Hypernyms

  • Organism

Hyponyms

  • Monstrosity
  • Lusus Naturae
  • Freak

Related Words

  • Mutate (verb)
  • Mutational (adjective)

Meaning 3

A change or alteration in form or qualities.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Hypernyms

  • Alteration
  • Modification

Related Words

  • Mutational (adjective)
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