mutagenic

adjective

mu·​ta·​gen·​ic -ˈjen-ik How to pronounce mutagenic (audio)
: inducing or capable of inducing genetic mutation
some chemicals and X-rays are mutagenic agents
mutagenically adverb

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“Mutagenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/mutagenic. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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