
Neomorph
UK
/ˈniːəʊmɔːf/
US
/ˈniːəˌmɔrf/

Translation of "neomorph" into Russian
neomorph
NounUK
/ˈniːəʊmɔːf/
US
/ˈniːəˌmɔrf/
neomorph
neomorphs pl
неоморф
The scientist discovered a neomorph in the fossil record.
Ученый обнаружил неоморф в ископаемых остатках.
Definitions
neomorph
NounUK
/ˈniːəʊmɔːf/
US
/ˈniːəˌmɔrf/
A new or different form or structure, especially one that arises in an organism as a result of mutation.
The scientist discovered a neomorph in the plant species, which had developed a unique leaf structure.
In geology, a mineral that has undergone a change in form or composition due to metamorphism.
The rock sample contained a neomorph, indicating it had been subjected to high pressure and temperature.
Genetics: a mutant allele that produces a novel function or phenotype not present in the wild type organism.
Muller's classification labels the gain-of-function allele as a neomorph.
neomorph
AdjectiveUK
/ˈniːəʊmɔːf/
US
/ˈniːəˌmɔrf/
Relating to or characteristic of a neomorph; exhibiting a newly developed form or structure.
The strain showed neomorph features in its wing veins.
Idioms and phrases
neomorph gene
The scientist studied the mutation in the neomorph gene.
неоморфный ген
Учёный изучал мутацию в неоморфном гене.
neomorph allele
A neomorph allele can result in a new function for the protein.
неоморфная аллель
Неоморфная аллель может привести к новой функции белка.
neomorph mutation
The neomorph mutation created a novel trait in the organism.
неоморфная мутация
Неоморфная мутация создала новый признак у организма.
gain-of-function neomorph
A gain-of-function neomorph can have significant effects on development.
неоморф с повышенной функцией
Неоморф с повышенной функцией может значительно влиять на развитие.
dominant neomorph
A dominant neomorph can override the wild-type phenotype.
доминантный неоморф
Доминантный неоморф может подавлять дикотипный фенотип.