Aneugen

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000586",
  "term": "Aneugen",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical agent that causes aneuploidy, which is an abnormal number of chromosomes in a cell. This effect arises from interference with the normal process of chromosome segregation during cell division, particularly during mitosis or meiosis. Aneugens can lead to developmental abnormalities or cell death.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "aneuploidy"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 723 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/aneugen/"
}