mitogen

noun mi·to·gen \ˈmī-tə-jən\

Definition of MITOGEN

: a substance that induces mitosis

— mi·to·gen·ic \ˌmi-tə-ˈje-nik\ adjective

— mi·to·ge·nic·i·ty \-jə-ˈni-sə-tē\ noun

mitosis + -gen

First Known Use: 1946

Medical Dictionary

noun mi·to·gen \ˈmīt-ə-jən\

: a substance that induces mitosis

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