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Mitogens

Any substance that stimulates mitosis

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    Any substance that stimulates mitosis

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mitomycinnoun(pharmacology) Any of a family of aziridine-containing natural products isolated from the filamentous bacterium Streptomyces lavendulae, one of which is used as a chemotherapeutic agent.
miticidenounAny pesticide intended to kill mites.
mitosesnoun(cytology) The division of a cell nucleus in which the genome is copied and separated into two identical halves. It is normally followed by cell division.
mitoticOf or pertaining to mitosis.
mitosisnoun(cytology) The division of a cell nucleus in which the genome is copied and separated into two identical halves. It is normally followed by cell division.
mitaunoun
miticnoun
mitringnoun(American spelling) Alternative form of mitre. [A covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries, which has been made in many forms, mostly recently a tall cap with two points or peaks.]
mutagennounAny agent or substance that can cause genetic mutation.
mitersnoun(American spelling) Alternative form of mitre. [A covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries, which has been made in many forms, mostly recently a tall cap with two points or peaks.]
mucigennoun(physiology) A granular substance formed in epithelial cells that, mixed with water, gives rise to mucin.
genesesnounThe origin, start, or point at which something comes into being.
mitlanounthe second-most important archeological site in the state of Oaxaca in Mexico, and the most important of the Zapotec culture.
mitisnounThe malleable iron produced by this technique.
transgenesnoun(genetics, biotechnology) A gene from one species introduced into the genome of another by transgenesis.
peptidesnouna monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal covering the biochemistry, neurochemistry, pharmacology, and biological functions of peptides.
mitchelnounA male given name from Hebrew transferred back from the surname.
methenaminenoun(pharmacology) The compound hexamethylenetetramine when used as a urinary antiseptic.
mitochondrianoun(sometimes proscribed) mitochondrion.
oncogenesnoun(oncology, genetics) Any gene that contributes to the conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell when mutated or expressed at high levels.

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