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cytotoxic
having destructive action on cells, usually only certain types of cells; see cytotoxicity.
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cy·to·tox·ic
(sī'tō-tok'sik),Detrimental or destructive to cells.
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cytotoxic
(sī′tə-tŏk′sĭk)adj.
Of, relating to, or producing a toxic effect on cells.
cy′to·tox·ic′i·ty (-tŏk-sĭs′ĭ-tē) n.
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cy·to·tox·ic
(sī'tō-tok'sik)Detrimental or destructive to cells; pertaining to the effect of noncytophilic antibody on specific antigen, frequently, but not always, mediating the action of complement.
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cy·to·tox·ic
(sī'tō-tok'sik)Detrimental or destructive to cells.
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