cytotoxin

noun cy·to·tox·in \-ˈtäk-sən\

Definition of CYTOTOXIN

: a substance (as a toxin or antibody) having a toxic effect on cells

1902

Medical Dictionary

noun cy·to·tox·in \ˌsīt-ə-ˈtäk-sən\

: a substance (as a toxin or antibody) having a toxic effect on cells

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