"indel" meaning in English

See indel in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: indels [plural]
Etymology: Blend of insertion + deletion. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|insertion|deletion}} Blend of insertion + deletion Head templates: {{en-noun}} indel (plural indels)
  1. (genetics) Either an insertion or deletion mutation in the genetic code. Wikipedia link: indel Categories (topical): Genetics

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