Mutagen

Word MUTAGEN
Character 7
Hyphenation mu ta gen
Pronunciations /ˈmjuːtədʒn̩/

Definitions and meanings of "Mutagen"

What do we mean by mutagen?

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

A chemical compound or other external influence (such as ionizing radiation) which causes mutations{3}. noun

Any agent or substance that can cause genetic mutation noun

Any agent (physical or environmental) that can induce a genetic mutation or can increase the rate of mutation noun

Any agent or substance that can cause genetic mutation.

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The word "mutagen" in example sentences

Estrogen is not identified as a mutagen in Bruce Ames’s test; nor does it cause cancer in animals at low doses. ❋ Siddhartha Mukherjee (2010)

"However, if individuals carrying the polymorphic alleles keep drinking, they are more likely to develop alcoholic liver diseases caused by acetaldehyde than those who do not, since acetaldehyde is known as a mutagen, a chemical agent that changes the DNA of an organism. ❋ Unknown (2009)

For example, when Showtime is attacked by mutants, Jimelly intervenes with an anti-mutagen. ❋ Unknown (2009)

We can justify pretty much any stylistic change by saying that “the mutagen did it.” ❋ Unknown (2009)

I think that they use mutagen-ooze to flavor that one. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles had a team origin (they were all hit by mutagen at the same time). — ❋ Unknown (2009)

I think that the needs of the story usually take precedence over reality, particularly when the story has weapons-grade mutagen and other get-out-of-reality-free cards lying around. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Note: Subject B. Mac responds to the airborne mutagen with negative effect. ❋ Unknown (2009)

After they destroy the mutagen, Agent Black asks “well, what now?” ❋ Unknown (2008)

The ship Trumpet has come to an illegal lab, set to make the anti-mutagen that the galactic police (UMCP) have had but have suppressed from the rest of humanity for so long, keeping the alien threat of the Amnion alive for profit. ❋ Unknown (2008)

M-G employees above a certain level were implanted with advanced microprocessors that monitored mutagen levels in the bloodstream. ❋ Boudreau Freret (2010)

Running passengers thru Xray or Fluoroscope machines like cattle is medically unethical and for frequent fliers certainly result in mutagen caused diseases from the repeated doses of ionizing radiation. ❋ Unknown (2009)

SLS is a known mutagen and skin irritant and is even a suspected carcinogen! ❋ Unknown (2009)

A better question: the fuel or necessary reagent, or whatever for the prawn drop-ship is also a mutagen that turns humans into prawns? ❋ Unknown (2009)

Any virus, chemical or radiation that causes DNA/chromosome damage is a mutagen, defined as an agent which causes abnormal changes in the inheritable characteristics of animals or plants. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The single most powerful mutagen known to science is ionizing radiation. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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