NEOMORPH

Etymology

Noun

neomorph (plural neomorphs)

(genetics) A gain of function mutation that causes novel gene function.

Source: Wiktionary


Ne"o*morph, n. Etym: [Neo- + Gr. (Biol.)

Definition: A structure, part, or organ developed independently, that is, not derived from a similar structure, part, or organ, in a pre existing form.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

31 January 2025

DISPERSION

(noun) the act of dispersing or diffusing something; “the dispersion of the troops”; “the diffusion of knowledge”


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Coffee Trivia

Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.

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