"gain of function" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gains of function [plural], gains of functions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~|gains of function|gains of functions}} gain of function (countable and uncountable, plural gains of function or gains of functions)
  1. (genetics) An increase in virulence or transmissibility Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Genetics Synonyms: GOF, gain-of-function Derived forms: gain-of-function research, GOF
    Sense id: en-gain_of_function-en-noun-t8UOdsOZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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