genotoxic

gen·o·tox·in

[jen-uh-tok-sin, jee-nuh-]
noun
a toxic agent that damages DNA molecules in genes, causing mutations, tumors, etc.

gen·o·tox·ic, adjective
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genotoxic (ˌdʒɛnəʊˈtɒksɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
harmful to genetic material

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genotoxic ge·no·tox·ic (jē'nō-tŏk'sĭk)
adj.
Damaging to DNA and thereby capable of causing mutations or cancer.

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