nongenotoxic (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌnɒnˌdʒiːnəˈtɒksɪk/
Definition
Not causing damage to genetic material, especially DNA. This term is often used to describe substances that are not carcinogenic or mutagenic.
Examples
The company's new pesticide was labeled as nongenotoxic, which helped to alleviate concerns about its safety.
Researchers have been studying the effects of various chemicals on human cells, and they've found that some of them are nongenotoxic.
The FDA requires that all new drugs be tested for genotoxicity, and those that are found to be nongenotoxic are considered safer for human use.
How to Use nongenotoxic
- nongenotoxic compound (noun phrase)
- a substance that does not cause genetic damage — "The researchers discovered a new nongenotoxic compound that could be used to treat cancer."
- nongenotoxic effect (noun phrase)
- the lack of genetic damage caused by a substance — "The study found that the new pesticide had a nongenotoxic effect on human cells."
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