cytopathic

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

Definition of CYTOPATHIC

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

1952

Medical Dictionary

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

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

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