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mutant

/ˈmjuːtənt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does mutant mean?

noun, verb

A person or thing that has undergone a change, especially a genetic mutation, resulting in a new or abnormal form. To change or alter something in a way that is not natural or expected.

Example

"The mutant gene was discovered in a small percentage of the population, causing unusual physical characteristics."

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