Definition of "indel" [indel]

• Either an insertion or deletion mutation in the genetic code. (noun)

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• "Because in my first chapter I created a sequence simulation program, Dawg, that could simulate evolution using a power law of indel sizes, I felt that it was important to test this suggestion out."
• "On another note, as I recall from my undergraduate days, we learned that a “mutation” was simply a change in the DNA RNA, certain viruses base sequence, be it a point mutation, indel, inversion…silent or otherwise."
• "The film was so well done in these regards that it has left an indel - ible imprint on our common knowledge regarding not just Count Dracula, but vampires in general."