mutagen

mutagen definition - medical

mu·ta·gen (myo͞oˈtə-jən, -jĕnˌ)

noun
An agent, such as ultraviolet light or a radioactive element, that can induce or increase the frequency of mutation in an organism.

Related Forms:

  • muˌta·genˈic adjective

Related Forms:

  • muˌta·genˈi·cal·ly adverb

Related Forms:

  • muˌta·ge·nicˈi·ty (-jə-nĭsˈĭ-tē) noun

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