cytotropism

cytotropism /cy·to·tro·pism/ (si-tah´trah-pizm)

1. cell movement in response to external stimulation.

2. the tendency of viruses, bacteria, drugs, etc., to exert their effect upon certain cells of the body.cytotro´pic

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cy·tot·ro·pism (s-ttr-pzm)

n.

Affinity for cells, especially the ability of viruses to localize in and damage specific cells.

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cytotropism

1. cell movement in response to external stimulation.

2. the tendency of viruses, bacteria, drugs, etc., to be attracted to and exert their effect upon certain cells of the body.