Clastogenic ( /klæstəˈdʒɛnɨk/)[1] is an adjective that describes the ability of an agent or process to act as a clastogen—an agent or process giving rise to or inducing disruption or breakages of chromosomes.
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Clastogenic in biology is a term which refers to an agent or process giving rise to or inducing disruption or breakages, as of chromosomes.
Clastogens are mutagens which cause chromosome effects including breaks, rearrangements and changes in number.
Clastogenic in volcanic eruptions is a term which refers to an agent or process giving rise to or inducing disruption of the type of ejecta.