somatic mutation

British  

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

In addition to this, no functional differences were seen between psoriasis and non-psoriasis tissue, suggesting that the condition is not linked to a specific somatic mutation in the skin.

From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2023

This sounds like it could be a somatic mutation, which can not be inherited.

From New York Times • Mar. 13, 2018

Left, alterations in oxidative stress response pathway genes as defined by somatic mutation, copy number alteration or up- or downregulation.

From Nature • Sep. 26, 2012

A role for somatic mutation in the cancer hallmark of avoiding immune destruction is suggested by the presence of inactivating mutations in the HLA-A gene.

From Nature • Sep. 26, 2012

The monthly somatic mutation screens catch cancer so early nowadays.”

From Scientific American • Jun. 9, 2012