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mitogen

Syllabification: (mi·to·gen)
Pronunciation: /ˈmītəjən/
Definition of mitogen

noun

Physiology
  • a substance that induces or stimulates mitosis.

Derivatives

mitogenic

Pronunciation: /ˌmītəˈjenik/
adjective

Origin:

1960s: from mitosis + -gen

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