double mutant
/ˈdʌbəl ˈmjuːtənt/noun★Intermediate
🏥Medicine
technical
An organism or cell containing two distinct genetic mutations, often used in genetic research to study the combined effects of the mutations.
The double mutant showed increased resistance to the drug.
The organism with two genetic mutations was more resistant to the medication.
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Commonly used in genetic engineering and medical research to study gene interactions.
Collocations
double mutant straina specific group of organisms with two genetic mutationsanalyze double mutantsto study organisms with two genetic mutations
Synonyms
Related Phrases
mutant strainphrase
a group of organisms with a genetic mutation
💡Pro Tip
Scientific Context
This term is specific to genetic research and is not used in everyday language.
⚡Gold Rule
Technical Term
Only use 'double mutant' in scientific or medical discussions about genetics.
📖Word Origin
From 'double' (two) + 'mutant' (organism with a genetic mutation).
📝Usage Notes
Primarily used in scientific and medical contexts to describe organisms with two genetic changes.
Word Breakdown
double
two
prefixmutant
organism with a genetic mutation
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