amorph

English

Etymology

a- +‎ -morph

Noun

amorph (plural amorphs)

1. (genetics) a null mutation.
2. (genetics) a mutation that causes a complete loss of gene function.

Derived terms

• amorphic

Related terms

• antimorph
• hypermorph
• hypomorph
• neomorph

Translations

mutation causing complete loss of function

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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.

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• Rhymes: -ɔʁf

Adjective

amorph (not comparable)

1. amorphous

Further reading

• “amorph” in Duden online