Micronucleus Tests

Induction and quantitative measurement of chromosomal damage leading to the formation of micronuclei (MICRONUCLEI, CHROMOSOME-DEFECTIVE) in cells which have been exposed to genotoxic agents or IONIZING RADIATION.

Year introduced: 1989

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Tree Number(s): E05.393.560.598

MeSH Unique ID: D015162

Entry Terms:

• Micronucleus Test
• Test, Micronucleus
• Tests, Micronucleus
• Micronucleus Assays
• Assay, Micronucleus
• Assays, Micronucleus
• Micronucleus Assay

Previous Indexing:

• Cell Nucleus (1971-1988)
• Genetic Techniques (1972-1980)
• Mutagenicity Tests (1981-1988)

See Also:

• Micronuclei, Chromosome-Defective

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Genetic Techniques
Mutagenicity Tests
Micronucleus Tests