cytotoxic

[US]/ˌsaɪtəʊˈtɒksɪk/
[UK]/ˌsaɪtəˈtɑksɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.having a toxic effect on cells

Phrases & Collocations

cytotoxic agent

cytotoxic therapy

cytotoxic response

cytotoxic effects

cytotoxic drugs

cytotoxic t cells

cytotoxic properties

cytotoxic compounds

cytotoxic challenge

cytotoxic activity

Example Sentences

the drug has cytotoxic effects on cancer cells.

cytotoxic agents are used in chemotherapy.

researchers are studying cytotoxic mechanisms in detail.

high levels of cytotoxicity can damage healthy tissues.

cytotoxic t cells play a crucial role in the immune response.

some plants produce cytotoxic compounds for defense.

understanding cytotoxicity is essential for drug development.

in vitro tests measure the cytotoxic effects of substances.

cytotoxic reactions can lead to severe side effects.

new cytotoxic therapies are being explored for treatment.

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