neomorph

English

Etymology

neo- +‎ -morph

Noun

neomorph (plural neomorphs)

1. (genetics) A gain of function mutation that causes novel gene function.

Derived terms

• neomorphic

Related terms

• amorph
• antimorph
• hypermorph
• hypomorph

Translations

mutation causing novel gene 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.