Somatic Mutation

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Somatic Mutation Definition

A mutation that occurs in the somatic tissues of an organism and that will not, therefore, be heritable, since it is not present in the germ line. Somatic mutations may contribute to a disease state.

Somatic Mutation Synonyms

Somatic Mutation, somatic mutations

Terms in Somatic Mutation category

Sporadic Breast Tumor Mutation