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The need-to-know this morning Wave announced early data for an experimental Huntington’s treatment, designed — unlike previous approaches — to target only mutant protein.
—Elaine Chen Reprints, STAT, 25 June 2024
Cumming starred as the mutant Nightcrawler in the comic book movie.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 24 June 2024
Like many fictional humans with superpowers (but unlike the mutant Hulk), this lizard is a hybrid.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 22 May 2024
Guests will get the opportunity to train in the Danger Room, create mutant energy elixirs in Beast's Lab, and sneak a peek at Wolverine's bedroom.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 May 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Latin mutant-, mutans, present participle of mutare
First Known Use
1903, in the meaning defined above
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“Mutant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mutant. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
mutant
1 of 2 adjective
mu·tant
ˈmyüt-ᵊnt
: of, relating to, or produced by mutation
mutant
2 of 2 noun
: a mutant individual
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