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amorph
1. A gene which is inactive; therefore, an amorphic gene.
2. Something that lacks a discernible shape and thus can be described as amorphous.
amorph (s) (noun), amorphs (pl)
1. Without shape or form: "An amorph lacks a discernible form and so it can be described as amorphous or having an irregular or an undefined shape or structure."
2. A gene which is inactive or that has a complete loss of gene functions: "Some amorphs are mutations that cause complete losses of gene functions which are the parts of cells in living things that control their physical characteristics, growths, and developments."
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