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MUTAGEN

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mu⋅ta⋅gen

  [myoo-tuh-juhn, -jen]
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–noun
a substance or preparation capable of inducing mutation.
Origin:
1945–50; muta(tion) + -gen
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mu·ta·gen   (myōō'tə-jən, -jěn')   
n.  An agent, such as a chemical, ultraviolet light, or a radioactive element, that can induce or increase the frequency of mutation in an organism.

[muta(tion) + -gen.]
mu'ta·gen'ic adj., mu'ta·gen'i·cal·ly adv., mu'ta·ge·nic'i·ty (-jə-nĭs'ĭ-tē) n.
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Cultural Dictionary

mutagen [(myooh-tuh-juhn, myooh-tuh-jen)]

Something that causes mutations in living things. Mutagens include chemicals, such as drugs or toxins, and radiation.

The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: mu·ta·gen
Pronunciation: 'myüt-&-j&n
Function: noun
: a substance (as mustard gas or various radiations) that tends toincrease the frequency or extent of mutation
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

mutagen mu·ta·gen (my&oomacr;'tə-jən, -jěn')
n.
An agent, such as ultraviolet light or a radioactive element, that can induce or increase the frequency of mutation in an organism.

mu'ta·gen'ic adj.
mu'ta·gen'i·cal·ly adv.
mu'ta·ge·nic'i·ty (-jə-nĭs'ĭ-tē) n.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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