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1. mutation
noun. ['mjuːˈteɪʃən'] (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism.
Synonyms
- alteration
- transposition
- genetic mutation
- chromosomal mutation
- gene mutation
- change
- modification
- point mutation
- deletion
- inversion
- reversion
- mutagenesis
Antonyms
- death
- tightening
- loosening
- normality
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Rhymes with Genetic Mutation
- deinstitutionalization
- institutionalization
- self-congratulation
- antidiscrimination
- telecommunication
- nondiscrimination
- misrepresentation
- mischaracterization
- internationalization
- industrialization
- decriminalization
- transillumination
- self-determination
- renationalization
- recapitalization
- prestidigitation
- misinterpretation
- misidentification
- miscommunication
- experimentation
- excommunication
- disqualification
- discontinuation
- denationalization
- decentralization
- transplantation
- singularization
- self-perpetuation
- securitization
- reinterpretation
Sentences with genetic-mutation
1. Noun Phrase
A rose sport is a genetic mutation that occurs on the branch of a rosebush.
2. Noun Phrase
In the case of severe genetic mutations, an embryo may not even survive long enough to reach birth.
3. Noun Phrase
Four leaf clovers are caused by a genetic mutation of the usually three leaf clover.
4. Noun Phrase
Hereditary epilepsy is believed to occur as a result of a genetic mutation inherited from a dog's parents.
2. mutation
noun. ['mjuːˈteɪʃən'] a change or alteration in form or qualities.
Synonyms
- modification
- change
Antonyms
- decrease
- increase
- acceleration
3. mutation
noun. ['mjuːˈteɪʃən'] (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration.
Synonyms
- lusus naturae
- organism
- freak
- mutant
- monster
- monstrosity
- being
- variation
Antonyms
- destabilize
- enable
- loosen
- depersonalize
4. genetic
adjective. ['dʒəˈnɛtɪk'] occurring among members of a family usually by heredity.
Synonyms
- heritable
- transmissible
- inheritable
- hereditary
- transmitted
- familial
Antonyms
- noninfectious
- nurtural
- congenital
- nonheritable
5. genetic
adjective. ['dʒəˈnɛtɪk'] of or relating to the science of genetics.
Antonyms
- inborn
6. genetic
adjective. ['dʒəˈnɛtɪk'] of or relating to or produced by or being a gene.
Synonyms
- genic
Antonyms
- acquired
- nonhereditary