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Definition of Mutagen

1. Noun. Any agent (physical or environmental) that can induce a genetic mutation or can increase the rate of mutation.

Definition of Mutagen

1. Noun. any agent or substance that can cause genetic mutation ¹

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Definition of Mutagen

1. a substance that causes biological mutation [n -S]

Medical Definition of Mutagen

1. An agent that can cause an increase in the rate of mutation, includes X-rays, ultraviolet irradiation (260 nm) and various chemicals. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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