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a plant or animal that is different from other plants or animals of the same kind because of a change in the structure of its genes; something produced by genetic mutation
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Recent Examples of mutant
John Branch, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Indeed, overgrowing mutant clones in mice have been seen to revert to normal growth, as Jones and a co-author describe in the 2023 Annual Review of Cancer Biology.
—Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
Implications for treatment Most of the treatments currently under development focus on lowering the amount of protein produced by the mutant Huntinton's gene.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
The series takes place in the 20-year aftermath of a deadly outbreak of mutant fungus (Cordyceps) that turns humans into monstrous zombie-like creatures (the Infected, or Clickers).
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
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Fighting a Family Curse: A mutant gene gradually laid waste to her mother’s and grandmother’s brains.
—John Branch, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Indeed, overgrowing mutant clones in mice have been seen to revert to normal growth, as Jones and a co-author describe in the 2023 Annual Review of Cancer Biology.
—Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
Implications for treatment Most of the treatments currently under development focus on lowering the amount of protein produced by the mutant Huntinton's gene.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
The series takes place in the 20-year aftermath of a deadly outbreak of mutant fungus (Cordyceps) that turns humans into monstrous zombie-like creatures (the Infected, or Clickers).
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutant
Noun
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Cystic fibrosis is caused by mutations in a gene known as the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR), says Basavaraj.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Researchers have found that a translocation mutation (when part of a chromosome attaches to a different one) may cause the oncogenes to multiply too quickly and lead to cancer.2 Is Multiple Myeloma Hereditary? Multiple myeloma may be partly hereditary.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Amyloidosis is a rare disease where bone marrow produces an abnormal protein called amyloid, according to the University of Kansas Cancer Center.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2025
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In darker skin tones, abnormal paleness may be easier to detect in the inner mouth and lining of the eyes.5 4.—
Isabel Vasquez RD LDN,
Health,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This not only paints a wider picture of his life and interests outside his Milan office, but frames his medical specialties as part of this natural world — his focus is the nature of human bodies, desires and impulses — rather than as something aberrant, as in the minds of detractors.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Weissman’s characterization of Mobutu’s rule as something aberrant during Africa’s first three decades of independence is not accurate.—
Herman J. Cohen,
Foreign Affairs,
15 Dec. 2014
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Endocrine disruptors interfere with the human reproductive system, leading to genital and reproductive malformations as well as female infertility and a decline in sperm count, according to the Endocrine Society.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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Richard Lapointe, who died at age 74 in 2020, had Dandy-Walker syndrome, a rare congenital brain malformation that his lawyers say was a factor in his false confession.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Tomlinson’s mom lived to be just 34 years old, a fact that’s always floated on the edge of her daughter’s consciousness as a sort of cosmic deadline, pushing her to hit milestones in her comedy career at a nearly freakish pace.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2024
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That gave more teammates a close look at his freakish athletic talents.—
Nathan Baird,
cleveland,
7 Sep. 2023
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Monsters Old and New One striking thing Wilds is how thoughtfully you're introduced to each monster and mechanic.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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Other lands are Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic and Dark Universe, which features classic monsters such as the Creature From the Black Lagoon, the Mummy and brides of Dracula.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Duchess of Sussex styled her sleeveless midi dress, which features asymmetrical tunic top with a pleated skirt, with layered gold bracelets including Cartier’s Love bracelet, a Cartier gold tank watch, and a pair of pointed-toe pumps.—
Marissa Muller,
WWD,
8 Feb. 2025
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The skirt fanned out into an asymmetrical silhouette printed with Degas’s famous ballerinas.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Mutant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutant. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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