amorphic

English

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌəˈmɔːɹfɪk/
Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)fɪk

Adjective

amorphic (comparative more amorphic, superlative most amorphic)

Having no defined shape, lacking form; amorphous.
(genetics, of a mutation) Causing a complete loss of gene function.

Synonyms

(having no defined shape): formless, shapeless; see also Thesaurus:amorphous

Derived terms

Related terms

(genetics): amorph

References

Muller, HJ (1932) Further studies on the nature and causes of gene mutations. Proceedings of the 6th International Congress of Genetics, pp 213-255.

Anagrams

amphoric

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