Mutagenic
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Term | Mutagenic |
Short definition | 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. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
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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