Genetic Toxicity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-012220",
  "term": "Genetic Toxicity",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Refers to the ability of substances or physical agents to damage cellular DNA and/or chromosomes of cells. Such damage can lead to mutations that increase the likelihood of certain diseases, such as cancer and birth defects.",
  "references": [
    "DHHS National Toxicology Program ICCVAM Participation in International Evaluations of Genetic Toxicity Test Methods at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/pubhealth/evalatm/test-method-evaluations/genetic-toxicity/index.html"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/genetic-toxicity/"
}