cytostatic

adj, noun — 2 senses

cytostatic

adj

Etymology From cyto- + -static.

1

Tending to inhibit the growth and multiplication of cells.

Derived terms
cytostatically
Related terms
bacteriostatic, cytostasis, cytotoxic, virostatic

cytostatic

noun

Etymology From cyto- + -static.

1

Any substance which inhibits cell growth and multiplication.

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