Indel Definition

ĭndĕl
noun
A genetic mutation caused by the insertion or deletion of a segment of DNA into an organism's genome.
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Singular:
indel
Plural:
indels

Origin of Indel

  • in(sertion) del(etion)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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