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cytotoxin

/ˌsaɪtəʊˈtɒksɪn/

/ˌsaɪtəˈtɑksɪn/

cytotoxinnoun

cytotoxins

/ˌsaɪtəʊˈtɒksɪn/

/ˌsaɪtəˈtɑksɪn/

Translations

The researchers studied the effects of the cytotoxin on cancer cells.

Исследователи изучали влияние цитотоксина на раковые клетки.

Definitions

A substance toxic to cells, often used in the context of a compound that can kill or damage cells.

The researchers studied the effects of the cytotoxin on cancer cells to determine its potential as a treatment.

Synonyms

toxic agent

cytotoxinadjective

/ˌsaɪtəʊˈtɒksɪn/

/ˌsaɪtoʊˈtɑːksɪn/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "cytotoxin activity").

Definitions

Relating to or causing cellular toxicity; involving or derived from a cytotoxin.

The researchers measured cytotoxin activity in the cultured cells.