Definition of cytochalasin
: any of a group of metabolites isolated from fungi (especially Helminthosporium dematioideum) that inhibit various cell processes
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Origin and Etymology of cytochalasin
cyt- + Greek chalasis slackening + English 1-in
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cytochalasin
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cy·to·cha·la·sin
\ˌsīt-ō-kə-ˈlā-sən\
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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