1. something that causes alteration or change
Usage: medical; technical

1. causing or producing alteration
Usage: medical; technical

Examples

• The medication acts as an alterant to the body’s immune response.
• Scientists studied the alterant effects of the new compound.
• The alterant properties of the substance were carefully documented.
• Researchers identified several alterant factors in the experiment.
• The drug’s alterant influence on brain chemistry was significant.
• Medical professionals monitor alterant reactions in patients.