antimorph

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noun

a gain of function mutation that acts in opposition to the normal gene's function.

Similar
dominant negative
Scrabble 16

Meanings

nounantimorph (plural antimorphs)

plural antimorphs

  1. biologya gain of function mutation that acts in opposition to the normal gene's function.

    Synonyms: dominant negative

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna gain of function mutation that acts in opposition to the normal gene's function.

Similar
dominant negative

Origin

Translations

Polish antymorf
  • antymorfmutation opposing normal gene function
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APA

antimorph. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/antimorph

MLA

“antimorph.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/antimorph. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “antimorph,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/antimorph.

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