back mutation
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back mutation

noun

Definition of BACK MUTATION

: mutation of a previously mutated gene to its former condition

First Known Use of BACK MUTATION

1939

back mutation

noun    (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of BACK MUTATION

: mutation of a previously mutated gene to its former condition

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