Latent mutation Synonyms

Definitions for Latent


  • (adjective) not being in a state of use, activity, or employment
  • (adjective) potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
  • (adjective) (pathology) not presently active

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