Genotoxicity

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Genotoxicity

Genotoxicity (/ˌdʒɛnoʊtɒkˈsɪtɪ/), derived from the Greek words "gene" (γενεύς) and "toxicity" (τοξικότητα), is a term used in genetics and toxicology to describe the property of chemical agents that damages the genetic information within a cell causing mutations, which may lead to cancer.

Etymology

The term "genotoxicity" is a combination of "geno-", from the Greek word "γενεύς" meaning "birth" or "origin", and "-toxicity", from the Greek word "τοξικότητα" meaning "poison". It refers to the ability of a substance to harm the genetic material in cells.

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