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Nonsense Mutation
Definition 1
A point mutation occurring within the protein-coding region of a gene, and which codes for a stop that can truncate the protein. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A mutation that alters the genetic code in a way that causes the premature termination of a protein. The altered protein may be partially or completely inactivated, resulting in a change or loss of protein function. (NCI Dictionary)
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