mutant
//ˈmjuːtənt//
Noun
mutantSingular
mutantsPlural
1
An organism or cell that has undergone a genetic mutation, resulting in characteristics different from the normal type.
Scientists discovered a mutant with unusual resistance to the disease.
2
A person or creature with unusual or abnormal features, often depicted in science fiction as having superhuman abilities.
The mutant in the movie could read people's minds.
Adjective
mutantCanonical form
1
Resulting from or showing the effects of genetic mutation.
Scientists discovered a mutant gene that causes the disease.