CYTOSTATIC

Etymology

Adjective

cytostatic (comparative more cytostatic, superlative most cytostatic)

Tending to inhibit the growth and multiplication of cells.

Noun

cytostatic (plural cytostatics)

Any substance which inhibits cell growth and multiplication.

Source: Wiktionary



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