Term: mutant gene: a gene that has changed so that the normal transmission and expression of a trait is affected
Candidate hypernym: gene: (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity → 1
Candidate hypernym: tellurian: an inhabitant of the earth → 0
Candidate hypernym: intaglio: glyptic art consisting of a sunken or depressed engraving or carving on a stone or gem (as opposed to cameo) → 0
Candidate hypernym: surveying instrument: an instrument used by surveyors → 0
Candidate hypernym: wild duck: an undomesticated duck (especially a mallard) → 0
Candidate hypernym: star drill: a steel rock drill with a star-shaped point that is used for making holes in stones or masonry; it is operated by hitting the end with a hammer while rotating it between blows → 0
Candidate hypernym: stoning: the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death) → 0
Candidate hypernym: no man's land: an unoccupied area between the front lines of opposing armies → 0
Candidate hypernym: cretonne: an unglazed heavy fabric; brightly printed; used for slipcovers and draperies → 0
Candidate hypernym: model: a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor → 0
Candidate hypernym: hiccup nut: ornamental African shrub or climber with red flowers → 0