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Record 1 2003-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
  • Living Matter - General Properties
  • Toxicology
DEF

Of or relating to a mutant gene which, when expressed, causes or is capable of causing death.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
  • Propriétés générales de la matière vivante
  • Toxicologie
DEF

Qui entraîne la mort (d'un être ou d'un tissu vivant quelconque, animal ou végétal).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
  • Propiedades generales de la materia viva
  • Toxicología
DEF

Relativo a un gen que impide la vida del organismo que lo contiene.

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