Genotoxicity
Genotoxicity
Genotoxicity (/ˌdʒɛnoʊtɒkˈsɪtɪ/), derived from the Greek words "gene" (γενεύς) and "toxicity" (τοξικότητα), is a term used in genetics and toxicology to describe the property of chemical agents that damages the genetic information within a cell causing mutations, which may lead to cancer.
Etymology
The term "genotoxicity" is a combination of "geno-", from the Greek word "γενεύς" meaning "birth" or "origin", and "-toxicity", from the Greek word "τοξικότητα" meaning "poison". It refers to the ability of a substance to harm the genetic material in cells.
Related Terms
- Mutagen: An agent, such as radiation or a chemical substance, which causes genetic mutation.
- Carcinogen: A substance capable of causing cancer in living tissue.
- Genotoxic carcinogen: A type of carcinogen that directly damages DNA.
- Genotoxic stress: A type of stress that damages DNA.
- Genotoxic agent: A substance that damages DNA.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Genotoxicity
- Wikipedia's article - Genotoxicity
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