Mutant - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Mutant :  adj : tending to undergo or resulting from mutation; "a mutant gene" (noun)
1: (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration [syn: mutation, variation, sport]
2: an animal that has undergone mutation

Based on WordNet 2.0

Mutant : 

Microsoft's term for a mutex which is generally used in user mode but can also be used in kernel mode. According to this terminology a mutex is only used in kernel mode.

["Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Resource Kit"].

(1997-07-30)



Based on the Online Dictionary of Computing [Computer_Dictionary]:

Mutant :  Mutant: An individual with a mutant (changed) gene.



Based on the Online Dictionary of Computing [Computer_Dictionary]:
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