Definition

Relating to substances that stimulate cell division or mitosis.

Example

The researchers studied the mitogenic effects of certain growth factors on cancer cells.

Conversation

Did you know that some substances can be mitogenic?

Yeah, I heard they can stimulate cell division.

Exactly! It’s fascinating how they can trigger mitosis.

I agree, it's amazing what science can do.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mitogenic → It is formed from "mito-" (from Greek "mitos", meaning thread) and "genic" (from Greek "genes", meaning born of or produced by). The word refers to something that induces or stimulates cell division, particularly in relation to the threads of DNA involved in this process.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mito-' referring to the 'threads' of DNA that are involved in cell division, and 'genic' meaning something that produces or induces. This helps you remember that 'mitogenic' refers to something that stimulates the production of cells.

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