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hypomorph
hypomorph (ˈhaɪpəˌmɔːf) n (Genetics) genetics a mutant genehypomorph
hypomorph [hi´po-morf] in genetics, a hypomorphic mutant gene, i.e., showing only a slight reduction of the activity it influences. adj., adj hypomor´phic.hy·po·morph (hī'pō-mōrf), 1. A person whose standing height is short in proportion to 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. [hypo- + G. morphē, form] hy·po·morph (hī'pō-mōrf) 1. A person whose standing height is short in proportion to sitting height, owing to shortness of the lower limbs. Compare: endomorph2. A mutant gene that causes a partial decrease in the activity controlled by the gene. [hypo- + G. morphē, form] |