n. An agent, such as a chemical, ultraviolet light, or a radioactive element, that can induce or increase the frequency of mutation in an organism. [MUTA(TION) + -GEN.] mu′ta·genic adj. mu′ta·geni·cal·ly adv. mu′ta·ge·nici·ty (-jə-nĭsĭ-tē) n. |
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