Definition
noun
A type of mutation in which the effect(s) can result in the death or reduce significantly the expected longevity of an organism carrying the mutation.
Supplement
For instance, brachydactyly is a fatal when the genetic defect is expressed during infancy in homozygous recessive individuals.
Compare: nonlethal mutation
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