sporadin

/ˈspɒrədɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or abnormal form of a gene that may be caused by a mutation.

“The study of sporadins revealed a new aspect of genetic diversity.”

2. noun

A rare or isolated case of a disease.

“The sporadin of the disease was observed in a remote village.”

Synonyms

  • mutant
  • variant

Antonyms

  • norm
  • standard