cataractogenic

[kat″ah-rak″to-jen´ik]

tending to induce the formation of cataracts.

cat·a·rac·to·gen·ic

(kat'ă-rak-tō-jen'ik),

Cataract-producing.

[kat′ərak′tōjen′ik]

pertaining to agents that may cause cataracts.

(kat'ă-rak-tō-jen'ik)

Cataract-producing.

tending to induce the formation of cataracts.

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The effect of supplemental dietary amino acids, minerals and vitamins on salmonids fed cataractogenic diets.

The authors conclude that in this population with elevated Hg, Se may offset cataractogenic effects of Hg.

CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that persons in this population with elevated Hg, the cataractogenic effects of Hg may be offset by Se.