cytopathic

adjective

cy·​to·​path·​ic ˌsī-tə-ˈpa-thik How to pronounce cytopathic (audio)
: of, relating to, characterized by, or producing pathological changes in cells

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cytopathic was in 1915

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“Cytopathic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cytopathic. Accessed 10 Dec. 2023.

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cytopathic

adjective
cy·​to·​path·​ic ˌsīt-ə-ˈpath-ik How to pronounce cytopathic (audio)
: of, relating to, characterized by, or producing pathological changes in cells
cytopathic agents
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