== Biology == A clastogen in biology is a mutagenic agent giving rise to or inducing disruption or breakages of chromosomes, leading to sections of the chromosome being deleted, added, or rearranged. This process is a form of mutagenesis, and can lead to carcinogenesis, as cells that are not killed by the clastogenic effect may become cancerous. K...
A clastogen is any substance which causes chromosomal breaks.
<pharmacology> A clastogen is any substance which causes chromosomal breaks. ... (09 Oct 1997) ... 
A clastogen is any substance which causes chromosomal breaks.
Type: Term Pronunciation: klas′tō-jen Definitions: 1. An agent (certain chemicals, x-rays, ultraviolet light) that causes breaks in chromosomes.