(genetics) A compound that is antagonistic to the action of mutagenic agents on bacteria.
antimutagen
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Compound acting on cells and tissues to decrease initiation of mutation by a mutagen.
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(ăn'tē-myū'tə-jən, -jĕn', ăn'tī-)
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A substance that reduces or interferes with the mutagenic effects of another substance.
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