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mutagenic

/myoo-tuh-jen-ik/US // ˌmyu təˈdʒɛn ɪk //

诱变性,突变性,致突变,致畸

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    Genetics.

    • : capable of inducing mutation or increasing its rate.

Examples

  • SARS-CoV-2 has proven to be much less mutagenic than Human Influenza Virus A and B, which cause annual outbreaks.