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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

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

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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Literary usage of Mutagen

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"The expression of chromosome breakage as a response to mutagen exposure may ... The expression of mutagen-induced chromosome fragility in the head and neck ..."

2. Reviews in Environmental Health (1998): Toxicological Defense Mechanics edited by Gary E. R. Hook, George W. Lucier (2000)
"Environ Mol mutagen 29:S5 (1997). 49. Costa DJ, Walsh D, ... Environ Mol mutagen 27:263-269 (1996). 53. Scarpato R, Hirvonen A, Migliore L, Falck G, ..."

3. Novel Systems for the Study of Human Disease: From Basic Research to by OECD Staff, (Paris) Organisation for Economic Co-ope, SourceOECD (Online service) (1998)
"RUSSELL, WL, PRKELLY, PR HUNSICKER, JW BANGHAM, SCMADDUX, and EL PHIPPS (1979), "Specific-locus test shows ethylnitrosourea to be the most potent mutagen in ..."

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