unmutant

/ʌnˈmjuːtənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or organism whose genetic makeup has been altered in a specific way, especially one that has been engineered or created in a laboratory.

“The scientists discovered that the unmutant cells were more resistant to radiation than their mutated counterparts.”

2. adjective

Not mutated or altered in a specific way.

“The unmutant strain of the virus was used as a control group in the study.”

Synonyms

  • normal
  • unmodified
  • wild-type

Antonyms

  • altered
  • engineered
  • mutant