mutant

1. An individual, organism, or new genetic character arising or resulting from mutation.
2. Slang One that is suggestive of a genetic mutant, as in bizarre appearance or inaptitude.

1. Resulting from or undergoing mutation: a mutant strain of bacteria.
2. Slang Suggestive of a genetic mutant.

Origin:

Origin: Latin mūtāns, mūtant-

Origin: , present participle of mūtāre, to change; see mutate