1. Noun
Change; alteration, either in form or qualities.
2. Noun
A change in the DNA sequence that may result in a different trait
3. Noun
(genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
4. Noun
(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
Vocabulary classified under Biology
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