error catastrophe

noun

The extinction of an organism (usually microorganisms) due to excessive RNA mutations.

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Meanings

nounerror catastrophe (plural error catastrophes)

plural error catastrophes

  1. biologyThe extinction of an organism (usually microorganisms) due to excessive RNA mutations.
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