neomorph

English

Etymology

From 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

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.