mutant

adj : tending to undergo or resulting from mutation; "a mutant

gene"

n 1: an organism that has characteristics resulting from

chromosomal alteration [syn: {mutation}, {sport}]

2: an animal that has undergone mutation

mutant

{Microsoft}'s term for a {mutex} which is

generally used in {user mode} but can also be used in {kernel

mode}. According to this terminology a mutex is only used in

kernel mode.

["Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Resource Kit"].

(1997-07-30)