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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)