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cy⋅to⋅tox⋅in

[sahy-tuh-tok-sin]
–noun Immunology, Pharmacology.
a substance that has a toxic effect on certain cells.

Origin:
1900–05; cyto- + toxin


cy⋅to⋅tox⋅ic, adjective
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cy·to·tox·ic   (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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Main Entry: cy·to·tox·ic
Pronunciation: "sIt-&-'täk-sik
Function: adjective
: toxic to cells <cytotoxiclymphocytes> <cytotoxic drugs> —cy·to·tox·ic·i·ty /-(")täk-'sis-&t-E/ noun plural -ties

Main Entry: cy·to·tox·in
Pronunciation: "sIt-&-'täk-s&n
Function: noun
: a substance (as a toxin or antibody) having atoxic effect on cells
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cytotoxic cy·to·tox·ic (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.

cytotoxin cy·to·tox·in (sī'tə-tŏk'sĭn)
n.
A substance having a specific toxic effect on certain cells.

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