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Somatic mutation: A mutation in a somatic cell, in contrast to a mutation in a germ cell. See also: Acquired mutation.
Alterations in DNA that occur after conception. Somatic mutations can occur in any of the cells of the body except the germ cells (sperm and egg) and therefore ...
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somatic mutation (genetics), genetic alteration acquired by a cell that can be passed to the progeny of the mutated cell in the course of cell division. Somatic ...
Introduction. Germinal and Somatic Mutations. Spontaneous and Induced Mutations. Types of Mutations. Complementation Testing. Genetic Topics: Germinal and Somatic Mutations
A genetic change limited to a somatic cell lineage; a major cause of cancer in humans.