cytotropism /cy·to·tro·pism/ (si-tah´trah-pizm)
cytotropism
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
cy·tot·ro·pism (s -t t r -p z m)n. Affinity for cells, especially the ability of viruses to localize in and damage specific cells. |
cytotropism
[sī′tōtrop′izm]
a characteristic of some cells and agents that enables them to approach other cells or selectively bind them.
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.
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