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Definition of Somatic mutation
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Somatic mutation: A mutation in a somatic cell, in contrast to a mutation in a germ cell. See also: Acquired mutation.
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