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point mutation

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A mutation that involves the replacement, addition or deletion of a small number of bases (especially just one) at a specific site within a gene.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

(genetics) a mutation due to an intramolecular reorganization of a gene

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: gene mutation

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: mutation, genetic mutation, chromosomal mutation

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 點突變 /点突变 (diǎntūbiàn) — mutation involving a small number of bases
  • Dutch: puntmutatie — mutation involving a small number of bases
  • French: mutation ponctuelle — mutation involving a small number of bases
  • German: Punktmutation — mutation involving a small number of bases
  • Hungarian: pontmutáció — mutation involving a small number of bases