hypermorph

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Muller's morphs

Etymology edit

hyper- +‎ -morph

Noun edit

hypermorph (plural hypermorphs)

(genetics) a gain of function mutation that causes an increase in otherwise normal gene function.

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hypermorphic

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Translations edit

mutation causing an increase in normal gene function

References edit

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

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