mutant
adjective/ˈmjuːtənt/
Frequency rank: #6,514 most common English word
Meaning
An organism or cell that has undergone a genetic mutation, resulting in characteristics different from the normal type.
Example sentence
The scientists discovered mutant cells that had developed unusual properties after exposure to radiation.
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