Synonyms for mutation

Noun

1. mutant, mutation, variation, sport, organism, being

usage: (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

2. mutation, genetic mutation, chromosomal mutation, change, alteration, modification

usage: (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism

3. mutation, change, alteration, modification

usage: a change or alteration in form or qualities