hypomorph

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Muller's morphs

Etymology edit

hypo- +‎ -morph

Noun edit

hypomorph (plural hypomorphs)

(genetics) a mutation that causes a partial loss of gene function.

Derived terms edit

hypomorphic

Related terms edit

Translations edit

partial loss of function mutation

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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