amorph

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English

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Etymology

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From a- +‎ -morph.

Noun

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amorph (plural amorphs)

  1. (genetics) a null mutation.
  2. (genetics) a mutation that causes a complete loss of gene function.

Derived terms

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Translations

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References

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Muller, HJ (1932) Further studies on the nature and causes of gene mutations. Proceedings of the 6th International Congress of Genetics, pp 213-255.

German

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Pronunciation

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  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɔʁf

Adjective

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amorph (strong nominative masculine singular amorpher, not comparable)

  1. amorphous

Declension

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Further reading

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  • amorph” in Duden online
  • amorph” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache