somatic mutation

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a mutation occurring in a somatic cell, resulting in a change in the morphology or some other aspect of one part of an organism (usually a plant). It may be maintained by vegetative propagation but not by sexual reproduction

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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?

First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.

First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.

First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.

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Words nearby somatic mutation

somatic death, somatic delusion, somaticize, somatic motor neuron, somatic motor nucleus, somatic mutation, somatic mutation theory of cancer, somatic nerve, somatic nervous system, somatic reproduction, somatic sensory cortex

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This is the actual Calaveras Fault, forcing its way through town, bringing architectural mutation along with it.
Silicon Valley Mansions, Swallowed Alive|Geoff Manaugh|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Those with the disease have some cells that are genetically normal and some with the mutation.
The True Story of ‘The Elephant Man’|Russell Saunders|November 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For some illnesses, having a mutation in one specific gene usually—but not always—caused disease.
The Genetic Heroes That Could Cure the Sick|Carrie Arnold|July 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If scientists identify 100 individuals with the same mutation, and 75 of them have disease, the penetrance is 75 percent.
The Genetic Heroes That Could Cure the Sick|Carrie Arnold|July 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST

This was a mutation of a relationship that should, in theory, be unbreakably strong.
Their Cordial Meeting Proves the Common Bonds of Obama and Pope Francis|Joshua DuBois|March 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Nor is it difficult to discover some of the circumstances that tended to bring about this radical mutation of policy.
History of the Rise of the Huguenots|Henry Baird
Do species change by the gradual elimination of the unfit, or do they change by sudden leaps, the "mutation" theory of de Vries?
The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society|Upton Sinclair
There is no trace of such vocalic mutation (“umlaut”) in Gothic, our most archaic Germanic language.
Language|Edward Sapir
Still more remarkable is the mutation and addition of new words of especially definite meaning among certain classes.
Criminal Psychology|Hans Gross
Such differentiations in tone our own people make also, and the mutation of meaning is very close.
Criminal Psychology|Hans Gross

Medical definitions for somatic mutation

somatic mutation

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Mutation occurring in the somatic cells as opposed to the germ cells.

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