"neofunctionalization" meaning in All languages combined

See neofunctionalization on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: neofunctionalizations [plural]
Etymology: From neo- + functionalization. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|neo|functionalization}} neo- + functionalization Head templates: {{en-noun}} neofunctionalization (plural neofunctionalizations)
  1. (genetics) The development of a new function of an existing group of genes by means of mutation Wikipedia link: neofunctionalization Categories (topical): Genetics Related terms: neofunctionalize

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