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

24 May 2025

EARTHSHAKING

(adjective) sufficiently significant to affect the whole world; “earthshaking proposals”; “the contest was no world-shaking affair”; “the conversation...could hardly be called world-shattering”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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