<cell biology> The process of stimulating transit through the cell cycle especially as applied to lymphocytes. Concanavalin A is a mitogen for T lymphocytes, the best mitogen for B lymphocytes is Cowan strain Stapylococcus aureus. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
(mi″to-jen´ә-sis) the induction of mitosis in a cell.
The process of stimulating transit through the cell cycle especially as applied to lymphocytes. Concanavalin A is a mitogen for T-lymphocytes; the best mitogen for B-lymphocytes is Cowan strain Staphylococcus aureus .
Type: Term Pronunciation: mī′tō-jen′ĕ-sis Definitions: 1. The process of induction of mitosis in or transformation of a cell.