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mutational

 

[ mjuหหˆteษชสƒษ™nl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

biological change

Mutational refers to anything relating to or resulting from a mutation, which is a change in the DNA sequence of an organism. These changes can occur spontaneously or as a result of environmental factors, and they can alter the organism's characteristics. Mutations can lead to variations within species and play a critical role in the process of evolution. Furthermore, they can have significant implications in fields like genetics, medicine, and developmental biology.

Synonyms

change-inducing, evolutionary, genetic

Examples of usage

  • Mutational analysis is crucial for understanding genetic disorders.
  • The mutational effects of radiation on DNA are well-documented.
  • Research focuses on mutational pathways in cancer cells.
  • Scientists study mutational changes to trace evolutionary history.

Translations

Translations of the word "mutational" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mutacional

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคตเคฐเฅเคคเคจเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mutational

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mutasional

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒั‚ะฐั†ั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mutacyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅค‰็•ฐใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mutational

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mutacional

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mutasyonel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ€์ด์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญูˆู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mutaฤnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mutaฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ชๅ˜็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mutacijski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ breytingar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผัƒั‚ะฐั†ะธัา“ะฐ า›ะฐั‚ั‹ัั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒขแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mutasiyalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mutacional

Etymology

The term 'mutational' is derived from 'mutation,' which has its roots in the Latin word 'mutatio,' meaning 'change' or 'exchange.' The concept of mutation has been a part of biological sciences since the late 19th century, particularly with the advent of genetics as a discipline. The understanding of mutations was significantly advanced by the work of Gregor Mendel, who studied inheritance patterns, and later by discoveries surrounding DNA structure, which were made by Watson and Crick in the 20th century. The application of the term has expanded from purely genetic discussions to incorporate aspects of medicine, such as understanding drug resistance in bacteria and cancer research, where mutational changes can influence treatment outcomes.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,633, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.