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English
Etymology
From anti- + -morph.
Noun
antimorph (plural antimorphs)
- (genetics) a gain of function mutation that acts in opposition to the normal gene's function.
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Translations
mutation opposing normal 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.