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mutagenesis

[ myoo-tuh-jen-uh-sis ]

noun

  1. the origin and development of a mutation.


mutagenesis

/ ˌmjuːtəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs /

noun

  1. genetics the generation, usually intentional, of mutations
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Other Words From

  • mu·ta·ge·net·ic [myoo-t, uh, -j, uh, -, net, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of mutagenesis1

From New Latin, dating back to 1950–55; mutation, -genesis
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Word History and Origins

Origin of mutagenesis1

C20: from mutation + -genesis
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Example Sentences

In the 20th century, researchers turned things up a notch and began using mutagenesis—using chemicals or radiation to cause random mutations, some of which were beneficial.

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