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clastogen

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any agent that causes breaks in chromosomes.

Examples

“Chromosomal mutations are recognised as morphological alterations in the gross structure⟳ of chromosomes (i.e. they are structural aberrations which can be detected microscopically). Compounds that cause chromosome damage⟳ are called clastogens.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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