missense

mis·sense

adj \ˈmis-ˌsen(t)s\

Definition of MISSENSE

: relating to or being a genetic mutation involving alteration of one or more codons so that different amino acids are determined — compare antisense, nonsense

Origin of MISSENSE

¹mis- + -sense (as in nonsense)

First Known Use: 1961

Rhymes with MISSENSE

defense, expense, horse sense, incense, nonsense, past tense, sequence, sixth sense