Mutagenic

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Mutagenic
TermMutagenic
Short definitionmutagenic - (pronounced) (MYOO-tuh-jen) Anything that causes a mutation (a change in a cell's DNA). DNA changes caused by mutagens can damage cells and cause certain diseases, such as cancer. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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mutagenic - (pronounced) (MYOO-tuh-jen) Anything that causes a mutation (a change in a cell's DNA). DNA changes caused by mutagens can damage cells and cause certain diseases, such as cancer. Examples of mutagens are radioactive substances, X-rays, UV radiation and certain chemicals

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