genotoxin

[ jen-uh-tok-sin, jee-nuh- ]

/ ˌdʒɛn əˈtɒk sɪn, ˌdʒi nə- /

noun

a toxic agent that damages DNA molecules in genes, causing mutations, tumors, etc.

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OTHER WORDS FROM genotoxin

gen·o·tox·ic, adjective

Words nearby genotoxin

genomic dna, genomic sequencing, genomics, genospecies, genotoxic, genotoxin, genotype, genova, genre, genre-busting, genro

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British Dictionary definitions for genotoxic

genotoxic

/ (ˌdʒɛnəʊˈtɒksɪk) /

adjective

harmful to genetic material

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Medical definitions for genotoxic

genotoxic

[ jē′nō-tŏk′sĭk ]

adj.

Damaging to DNA and thereby capable of causing mutations or cancer.