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mutagenesis

[mu″tah-jen´ĕ-sis]

the induction of genetic mutation.

mu·ta·gen·e·sis

(myū'tă-jen'ĕ-sis),

1. Production of a mutation.

2. Production of genetic alteration through use of chemicals or radiation.

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mutagenesis

(myo͞o′tə-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs)

Formation or development of a mutation.

mu·ta·gen·e·sis

(myūtă-jenĕ-sis)

1. Production of genetic alterations by using chemicals or radiation.

2. Production of a mutation.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

mutagenesis

any process that brings about MUTATION in vivo or in vitro. See MUTAGEN, OLIGONUCLEOTIDE MUTAGENESIS, SITE DIRECTED MUTAGENESIS, TRANSPOSABLE GENETIC ELEMENT.

Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005

mu·ta·gen·e·sis

(myūtă-jenĕ-sis)

1. Production of a mutation.

2. Production of genetic alteration through use of chemicals or radiation.

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