hypomorph

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Muller's morphs

Etymology

hypo- +‎ -morph

Noun

hypomorph (plural hypomorphs)

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

Derived terms

hypomorphic

Related terms

Translations

partial loss of function mutation

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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