an·ti·mu·ta·gen ( n t -my  t -jn, -j n, nt -)n. A substance that reduces or interferes with the mutagenic effects of another substance. an ti·muta·genic adj. |
antimutagen
[-myo̅o̅′təjən]
Etymology: Gk, anti + L, mutare, to change; Gk, genein, to produce
1 any substance that reduces the rate of spontaneous mutations or counteracts or reverses the action of a mutagen.
2 any technique that protects cells against the effects of mutagens. antimutagenic, adj.
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