Definition of Hypomorphic

1. Adjective. (context: genetics of a mutation) causing a partial loss of gene function. ¹

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Definition of Hypomorphic

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hypomorphic

hypomere
hypomeres
hypometabolic state
hypometabolic syndrome
hypometabolism
hypomethylated
hypomethylating
hypomethylation
hypometria
hypomnesia
hypomobilities
hypomobility
hypomodification
hypomodified
hypomorph
hypomorphic (current term)
hypomorphs
hypomotile
hypomotility
hypomyelination
hypomyelinations
hypomyotonia
hypomyxia
hyponastic
hyponasties
hyponasty
hyponathemia
hyponathemias
hyponatraemia
hyponatraemias

Literary usage of Hypomorphic

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Novel Systems for the Study of Human Disease: From Basic Research to by OECD Staff, (Paris) Organisation for Economic Co-ope, SourceOECD (Online service) (1998)
"Many of the mutants produced by ENU will therefore be hypomorphic (partial loss-of-function) mutations, although also gain-of-function as well as complete ..."

2. Health Risks from Dioxin and Related Compounds: Evaluation of the EPA by National Research Council (U. S.) (2006)
"Patent ductus venosus and dioxin resistance in mice harboring a hypomorphic Arnt allele. J. Biol. Chem. 279(16):16326-16331. Walker, NJ, PW Crockett, ..."

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