cytotoxin

cy·to·tox·in

(sī'tə-tŏk'sĭn) pronunciation

n.
A substance having a specific toxic effect on certain cells.

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(sī'tə-tŏk'sĭn)
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A substance having a specific toxic effect on certain cells.

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A toxin having a specific toxic action on cells of special organs.

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PHARMACOLOGY - cytotoxin: substance that has toxic effect on certain cells, used against some tumors

Related topics:

	shiga-like toxins
	Pasteurellosis (veterinary medicine)
	Helicobacter (microbiology)

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