| mutagenic | <genetics, molecular biology> Inducing genetic mutation. Origin: Gr. Gennan = to produce (18 Nov 1997) |
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| mutagenicity test | <investigation> Range of tests using biological systems to see whether compounds can cause mutations. (14 Nov 1997) |
| mutagenicity tests | Tests of chemical substances and physical agents for mutagenic potential. They include microbial, insect, mammalian cell, and whole animal tests. (12 Dec 1998) |