Dictionary Check: mutation

"mutation" is a valid word!

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Definition

noun

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

Synonyms:
noun

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

noun

a change or alteration in form or qualities

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