Benign mutation Synonyms

Definitions for Benign


  • (adjective) not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt
  • (adjective) not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
  • (adjective) kind in disposition or manner

Definitions for Mutation


  • (noun) a change or alteration in form or qualities
  • (noun) (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism
  • (noun) (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration