Clastogen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Clastogen is a noun meaning (genetics) Any agent that causes breaks in chromosomes.
Meaning
(genetics) Any agent that causes breaks in chromosomes.
Example Sentences
Chromosomal mutations are recognised as morphological alterations in the gross structure of chromosomes (i.e. they are structural aberrations which can be detected microscopically). Compounds that cause chromosome damage are called clastogens.
Word Forms
- clastogens
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include clastogenicity, clastogenesis, clonogenics, clonogenity, epiclone, cytoclasis.
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