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mutagenesis

[ myoo-tuh-jen-uh-sis ]

noun

  1. the origin and development of a mutation.

mutagenesis

/ ˌmjuːtəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs /

noun

  1. genetics the generation, usually intentional, of mutations

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Other Words From

  • mu·ta·ge·net·ic [myoo-t, uh, -j, uh, -, net, -ik], adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mutagenesis1

From New Latin, dating back to 1950–55; mutation, -genesis

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mutagenesis1

C20: from mutation + -genesis

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