1. penetrant - Noun
2. penetrant - Adjective
3. penetrant - Verb
Having power to enter or pierce; penetrating; sharp; subtile; as, penetrant cold.
Source: Webster's dictionaryFor highly penetrant Mendelian genetic disorders such as Huntington's disease virtually all the incidence of the disease is due to genetic differences. Source: Internet
The Huntington's disease mutation is genetically dominant and almost fully penetrant : mutation of either of a person's HTT alleles causes the disease. Source: Internet
Mechanical engineering Fluorescent penetrant inspection is used to find cracks and other defects on the surface of a part. Source: Internet
Fluorescent dye penetrant testing is a quick and effective test method for locating small surface connected discontinuities. Source: Internet
The gene for achondroplasia is fully penetrant, meaning that everyone who possesses it has achondroplasia. Source: Internet