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cytopathic

adjective cy·to·path·ic \ ˌsī-tə-ˈpa-thik \

Definition of cytopathic

: of, relating to, characterized by, or producing pathological changes in cells

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1915

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cytopathic

adjective cy·to·path·ic \ ˌsīt-ə-ˈpath-ik \

medical Definition of cytopathic

: of, relating to, characterized by, or producing pathological changes in cells
  • cytopathic agents

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