cytochalasin
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noun \ˌsī-tō-kə-ˈlā-sən\Definition of CYTOCHALASIN
: any of a group of metabolites isolated from fungi (especially Helminthosporium dematioideum) that inhibit various cell processes
Origin of CYTOCHALASIN
cyt- + Greek chalasis slackening + English 1-in
First Known Use: 1966
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noun \ˌsīt-ō-kə-ˈlā-sən\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of CYTOCHALASIN
: any of a group of metabolites isolated from fungi (especially Helminthosporium dematioideum) that inhibit various cell processes
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