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gain of function

gain of function noun: an increase in virulence or transmissibility.

Noun

gain of function (countable and uncountable, plural gains of function or gains of functions)

  1. An increase in virulence or transmissibility
    Synonyms:
    GOF

Synonyms of gain of function

Forms of gain of function

pluralgains of function
pluralgains of functions
alternative formgain-of-function

Words formed from gain of function

Questions about gain of function

What does gain of function mean?
Gain of function means an increase in virulence or transmissibility.
What part of speech is gain of function?
Gain of function is a noun.
What is the plural of gain of function?
The plural of gain of function is gains of function.

Words near gain of function in the dictionary

  1. gain
  2. gain ground
  3. gain line
  4. gain lines
  5. gain momentum
  6. gain of function
  7. gain on
  8. gain one's spurs
  9. gain over
  10. gain steam
  11. gain the wind

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