Mutation: 1 definition

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Mutation means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Source: AYU: Efficacy of Rasayana Avaleha

Causes of Mutation are mentioned in the Ayurvedic classics.—The genetic bases of various diseases were known to our ancient Acharyas, including their cause (hetu) that is upatapti of bija, bijabhaga, and bijabhagavyava. [...] They also used terms like upahatava and prajoptapa to describe the myriad clinical consequences of mutations. They also discussed the possible grave consequences in the form of tridosha prakopa vikrut avayva formation, which corresponds to the biochemical abnormalities or functional abnormalities and structural defects.

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

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