hypomorph
noun
hy·po·morph
ˈhī-pə-ˌmȯrf 
: a mutant gene having a similar but weaker effect than the corresponding wild-type gene
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“Hypomorph.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hypomorph. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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