gain-of-function

A form of gain of function — An increase in virulence or transmissibility

Meanings

noungain-of-function (countable and uncountable, plural gains-of-function or gains-of-functions)

plural gains-of-function · plural gains-of-functions

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative form of gain of function.
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