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cytopathogenic

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cytopathogenic /cy·to·path·o·gen·ic/ (-jen´ik) capable of producing pathologic changes in cells.
cy·to·path·o·gen·ic (st-pth-jnk)
adj.
Of, relating to, or producing pathological changes in cells.

cyto·patho·ge·nici·ty (-j-ns-t) n.

cytopathogenic
pertaining to or emanating from cytopathogenesis.

cytopathogenic effect
having a destructive effect on cells. See also cytolytic.


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