| insertional mutagenesis | (n) (genetics) a mutation caused by the insertion of exogenous DNA into a genome |
| mutagen | (n) any agent (physical or environmental) that can induce a genetic mutation or can increase the rate of mutation |
| mutagenesis | (n) an event capable of causing a mutation |
| mutagenic | (adj) capable of inducing mutation (used mainly of extracellular factors such as X-rays or chemical pollution) |
| mutagen | n. A chemical compound or other external influence (such as ionizing radiation) which causes mutations{ 3 }. [ PJC ] |
| mutagenesis | n. the causing of a mutation or the occurrence of a mutation{ 3 }. [ PJC ] |
| mutagenicity | n. the degree or measure of the ability to cause mutation{ 3 }; -- said of mutagens. [ PJC ] |
| mutagen { adj } [ med. ] | mutagenic [Add to Longdo] |