hypermorph

[hi´per-morf]

in genetics, a hypermorphic mutant gene, i.e., one exaggerating or increasing normal activity. adj., adj hypermor´phic.

hy·per·morph

(hī'pĕr-mōrf),

1. Person whose sitting height is low in proportion to standing height, owing to excessive length of limb. Compare: hypomorph, ectomorph.

2. A mutant gene that causes an increase in the activity controlled by the gene. Compare: hypomorph.

[hyper- + G. morphē, form]

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hy·per·morph

(hī'pĕr-mōrf)

1. Person whose sitting height is low in proportion to standing height, owing to excessive length of limb.

2. A mutant gene that causes an increase in the activity controlled by the gene.
Compare: hypomorph

[hyper- + G. morphē, form]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

hy·per·morph

(hī'pĕr-mōrf)

Person whose sitting height is low in proportion to standing height, owing to excessive length of limb.
Compare: ectomorph

[hyper- + G. morphē, form]

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Shape Optimization of a Crashbox using HyperMorph and LS-OPT, In: Proceedings of 4th German LSDYNA forum, Bamberg.

Design of car frontal protection system using neural networks and genetic algorithm/Automobilio priekio apsaugos sistemos projektavimas naudojant neuronini tinkla ir genetini algoritma

Shape optimization of a crash box using HyperMorph and LS-OPT software is studied by Wang [9].

Engineering optimization of a car frontal protection system component/Auto esikaitsesusteemi komponendi optimeerimine

Morphing capabilities were introduced in powerful CAE preprocessing systems such as HyperMorph (Altair Engineering), ANSA (BETA CAE System), ANSYS ParaMesh (ANSYS Inc.), where specialized modules are now tested and enhanced, pointing out the importance of this modeling technique for the industry.