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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.
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Elaine Chen Reprints, STAT, 25 June 2024
Cumming starred as the mutant Nightcrawler in the comic book movie.
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 24 June 2024
Like many fictional humans with superpowers (but unlike the mutant Hulk), this lizard is a hybrid.
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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.
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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
Dictionary Entries Near mutant
Cite this Entry
“Mutant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mutant. Accessed 7 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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