mjuːtætɪˈneɪʃən

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or caused by mutation

“The mutational effects of the new gene therapy were still unknown.”

2. noun

a change in the DNA sequence of an organism or a gene

“The scientists studied the mutational patterns in the cancer cells.”

3. noun

a mutation or a change in the DNA sequence of an organism or a gene

“The mutational diversity of the species was remarkable.”