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cytopathic

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cytopathic /cy·to·path·ic/ (-path´ik) pertaining to or characterized by pathologic changes in cells.
cy·to·path·ic (st-pthk)
adj.
Of or relating to degeneration or disease of cells.
cytopathic
[-path′ik]
pertaining to the effect of disease or another disorder on a cell, such as damage from a virus or nuclear radiation.
cytopathic
pertaining to or characterized by pathological changes in cells.


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