missense

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈmis-ˌsen(t)s\

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈmis-ˌsen(t)s\

Definitions of missense word

noun missense (biology) A damaged DNA sequence that is meaningful but has an incorrect meaning, with the result that its products do not do what they are supposed to do. 1
verb missense to give a wrong sense or meaning 0
noun missense a wrong sense or meaning 0
adjective missense of or relating to a genetic mutation involving the alteration of a codon that codes for an amino acid 0

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Parts of speech for Missense

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missense popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Antonyms for missense

noun missense

sense — any of the faculties, as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch, by which humans and animals perceive stimuli originating from outside or inside the body: My sense of smell tells me that dinner is ready.

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Top questions with missense

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