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cytotoxic drug,

any pharmacologic compound that inhibits the proliferation of cells within the body. Such compounds as the alkylating agents and the antimetabolites designed to destroy cells (with a high growth fraction) are commonly used in chemotherapy. Cytotoxic agents have a potential for producing teratogenesis, mutagenesis, and carcinogenesis.

cytotoxic drug

Oncology An anticancer drug which acts by killing or preventing the cell division Adverse effects Damage to noncancerous tissues or organs with a high proportion of actively dividing cells–eg, BM, hair follicles, GI tract, thereby limiting the amount and frequency of drug administration. See Chemotherapy.

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