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单词 hypermutable
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hypermutable

adjective

hy·​per·​mu·​ta·​ble ˌhī-pər-ˈmyü-tə-bəl How to pronounce hypermutable (audio)
: exhibiting or capable of excessive mutation or change
Only the hypermutable cells that subsequently achieve a beneficial mutation would survive; the others would cease to be viable. John Rennie
Another severe obstacle for those with compromised immune systems: the hypermutable bacteria that can be found in cystic fibrosis patients. These chameleon-like germs produce numerous mutations when they replicate, creating more potential possibilities for drug resistance. Jim Doyle
hypermutability
ˌhī-pər-ˌmyü-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce hypermutable (audio)
noun
"What we've found is a subtle alteration in the genetic code that causes DNA instability and leads to hypermutability, or a cascade of mutations in surrounding genes …" Kenneth Kinzler

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

hypermutable

adjective

hy·​per·​mu·​ta·​ble -ˈmyüt-ə-bəl How to pronounce hypermutable (audio)
: exhibiting or capable of excessive mutation or change
Another severe obstacle for those with compromised immune systems: the hypermutable bacteria that can be found in cystic fibrosis patients. These chameleon-like germs produce numerous mutations when they replicate, creating more potential possibilities for drug resistance. Jim Doyle, The Birmingham (Alabama) News
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