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Definition of Mutagens
1. mutagen [n] - See also: mutagen
Medical Definition of Mutagens
1. Chemical agents that increase the rate of genetic mutation by interfering with the function of nucleic acids. A clastogen is a specific mutagen that causes breaks in chromosomes. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Mutagens
Literary usage of Mutagens
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Presidential Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses: Final Report edited by Joyce C Laslof, Marguerite Knox, John D Baldeschwieler (1997)
"Toxic agents that cause mutations are called mutagens. mutagens act on either
somatic cells (the cells of the body) or germ cells (eggs and sperm), or both. ..."
2. Reviews in Environmental Health (1998): Toxicological Defense Mechanics edited by Gary E. R. Hook, George W. Lucier (2000)
"However, many noncarcinogens are mutagens: 30% of 83 noncarcinogens were ...
Furthermore, only 30% of mouse liver-specific carcinogens are mutagens (17). ..."
3. Assessing the Human Health Risks of Trichloroethylene: Key Scientific Issues by National Research Council (U.S.) (2006)
"Excluding the chlorinated compounds, results in mice are similar for mutagenic
and nonmutagenic carcinogens; 56% (79/142) of mutagens and 59% (40/68) of ..."
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