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Definition of Hypomorphic
1. Adjective. (context: genetics of a mutation) causing a partial loss of gene function. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Hypomorphic
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hypomorphic
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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