What does the cryptic crossword clue "Content to pass Emile thalidomide â it's fairly harmful to genes (10)" mean?

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Content to pass Emile thalidomide â it's fairly harmful to genes (10)

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Independent Cryptic #12264 (2026-01-28)

Content to pass Emile thalidomide â it's fairly harmful to genes (10)

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Content to pass Emile thalidomide â it's fairly harmful to genes (10)