neomorph

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noun

A gain of function mutation that causes novel gene function.

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Meanings

nounneomorph (plural neomorphs)

plural neomorphs

  1. biologyA gain of function mutation that causes novel gene function.

Origin

From neo- + -morph.

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Translations

Polish neomorf
  • neomorfmutation causing novel gene function
Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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