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mutagenic

/mjuːˈteɪdʒɪnɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does mutagenic mean?

adjective

Having the power to cause genetic mutation; capable of inducing changes in the genetic material of an organism.

Example

"The mutagenic effects of radiation on living cells have been extensively studied in the field of genetics."

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