double mutant
डबल म्यूटेंट वायरस के कारण संक्रमण बढ़ रहे हैं।
Infections are rising due to the double mutant virus.
A virus or organism that has undergone two distinct genetic mutations, often making it more transmissible or resistant to treatments.
डबल म्यूटेंट वेरिएंट कोरोना वायरस के प्रसार में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभा रहा है।
The double mutant variant is playing a significant role in the spread of the coronavirus.
The term gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in India, where it referred to a variant with two key mutations (E484Q and L452R).
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Scientific Context
This term is specific to scientific discussions about viruses and should not be used in casual conversation.
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Precision
Use 'double mutant' only when referring to a virus or organism with exactly two mutations.
Word Origin
The term combines 'double' (meaning two) and 'mutant' (an organism with a genetic mutation), originating in scientific and medical contexts.
Usage Notes
This term is primarily used in virology and epidemiology to describe variants of viruses with two significant mutations.