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cytotoxic


cy·to·tox·ic

adj \ˌsī-tə-ˈtäk-sik\

Definition of CYTOTOXIC

1
: of or relating to a cytotoxin
2
: toxic to cells <cytotoxic drugs>
cy·to·tox·ic·i·ty \-(ˌ)täk-ˈsi-sə-tē\ noun

First Known Use of CYTOTOXIC

1904

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