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syncytial

adjective

syn·​cy·​tial sin-ˈsish-(ē-)əl How to pronounce syncytial (audio)
: of, relating to, or constituting syncytium
syncytial tissue

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“Syncytial.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/syncytial. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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