👉 Cyanogenic is a concept in genetics that refers to a gene, or genetic mutation, that causes a disease in humans. The term was first used by scientists in the 19th century and has since been widely accepted as a scientific term. In human genetics, a specific gene is said to be "cyanogenic" if it causes a disorder where it produces a product that can cause cancer. This type of mutation is usually found in genes associated with certain types of cancer, such as