noun

mutation

mutation, change, alteration

A genetic mutation can cause disease.

A genetic mutation can cause disease.

The virus has undergone several mutations.

The virus has undergone several mutations.

((in sth.)) a change in the genetic structure of (sth.) A mutation in the gene caused the illness.

Synonyms: change, alteration, variation; Antonyms: stability, permanence

From Latin 'mutare' (to change). The '-tion' suffix denotes an action or state.

Think of the X-Men, who are 'mutants' because of a genetic 'mutation'.

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