hypomorph

English

Etymology

From hypo- +‎ -morph.

Noun

hypomorph (plural hypomorphs)

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

Derived terms

• hypomorphic

Related terms

• hypermorph
• neomorph
• amorph
• antimorph

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.