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Etymology

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From neo- +‎ -morph.

Noun

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neomorph (plural neomorphs)

  1. (genetics) A gain of function mutation that causes novel gene function.

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References

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Muller, HJ (1932) Further studies on the nature and causes of gene mutations. Proceedings of the 6th International Congress of Genetics, pp 213-255.