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mu·ta·gen

(myo͞o′tə-jən, -jĕn′)

An agent, such as a chemical, ultraviolet light, or a radioactive element, that can induce or increase the frequency of mutation in an organism.

[muta(tion) + -gen.]

mu′ta·gen′ic adj.

mu′ta·gen′i·cal·ly adv.

mu′ta·ge·nic′i·ty (-jə-nĭs′ĭ-tē) n.

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mutagenic - capable of inducing mutation (used mainly of extracellular factors such as X-rays or chemical pollution)

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