hypomorph

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Noun 1.1.1 Derived terms 1.1.2 Related terms 1.1.3 Translations 1.2 References

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[edit] Noun

hypomorph (plural hypomorphs)

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

[edit] Derived terms

• hypomorphic

[edit] Related terms

• hypermorph
• neomorph
• amorph
• antimorph

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[edit] References

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