Definition of Hypomorph

1. Noun. (genetics) a mutation that causes a partial loss of gene function. ¹

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Definition of Hypomorph

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Hypomorph

1. 1. A person whose standing height is short in proportion to the sitting height, owing to shortness of the limbs. Compare: hypermorph, endomorph. 2. A mutant gene that causes a partial decrease in the activity controlled by the gene. Compare: hypermorph. Origin: hypo-+ G. Morphe, form (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hypomorph

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

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