cytostatic

[sahy-tuh-stat-ik]

cy·to·stat·ic

[sahy-tuh-stat-ik]
adjective
1.
inhibiting cell growth and division.
noun
2.
any substance that inhibits cell growth and division.

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a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

Origin:
cyto- + static
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cytostatic cy·to·stat·ic (sī'tə-stāt'ĭk)
adj.

  1. Obstructing a capillary by the accumulation of blood cells.

  2. Inhibiting or suppressing cellular growth and multiplication.

n.
A cytostatic agent.

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