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|Term= | |Term=mutation | ||
|Short definition=a change in | |Short definition=mutagenic - {{Pronunciation}} (MYOO-tuh-jen) Anything that causes a mutation (a change in a cell's DNA). DNA changes caused by mutagens can damage cells and cause certain diseases, such as cancer. | ||
|Type= | |Type=Cancer terms | ||
|Specialty= | |Specialty=Oncology | ||
|Language=English | |Language=English | ||
|Source= | |Source=NCI | ||
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{{ | mutation - {{Pronunciation}} (avoid myoo-TAY) Any change in the DNA sequence of a cell. Mutations can be caused by errors during cell division, or they can be caused by exposure to DNA-damaging agents in the environment. Mutations can be harmful, beneficial, or ineffective. If they are found in cells that produce eggs or sperm, they can be inherited; If mutations occur in other cell types, they are not inherited. Certain mutations can lead to cancer or other diseases. A mutation is sometimes called a variant {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]] | ||
Revision as of 13:32, 10 January 2023
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| Term | Mutation |
| Short definition | mutagenic - (pronounced) (MYOO-tuh-jen) Anything that causes a mutation (a change in a cell's DNA). DNA changes caused by mutagens can damage cells and cause certain diseases, such as cancer. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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mutation - (pronounced) (avoid myoo-TAY) Any change in the DNA sequence of a cell. Mutations can be caused by errors during cell division, or they can be caused by exposure to DNA-damaging agents in the environment. Mutations can be harmful, beneficial, or ineffective. If they are found in cells that produce eggs or sperm, they can be inherited; If mutations occur in other cell types, they are not inherited. Certain mutations can lead to cancer or other diseases. A mutation is sometimes called a variant
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mutation
- Wikipedia's article - Mutation
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