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cytotoxic

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cy·to·tox·ic (st-tksk)
adj.
Of, relating to, or producing a toxic effect on cells.
cyto·tox·ici·ty (-tk-ss-t) n.
cytotoxic.
See cytotoxin .
cytotoxic
having a deleterious effect upon cells.
cytotoxic antibody
see cytotoxic antibody.
cytotoxic drugs
generally refers to those used in chemotherapy of neoplasms, e.g. cyclophosphamide, vincristine, etc.
cytotoxic T lymphocyte
see T lymphocyte.


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