hypermutable
/ˌhaɪpərˈmjutəbəl/
adjective
- Very likely to change or mutate, especially in a genetic or biological context.
- Researchers identified a hypermutable gene that increases the risk of certain diseases.
- Some regions of DNA are hypermutable and prone to errors during replication.
- The hypermutable nature of the flu virus makes it hard to create a lasting vaccine.
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