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cytotoxin

/ˌsaɪ.təʊˈtɒk.sɪn/

Tradução: Qualquer substância que exerce ação tóxica sobre as células.

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noun

/ˌsaɪ.təʊˈtɒk.sɪn/C2formalscientific
  • ptQualquer substância que exerce ação tóxica sobre as células.

Any substance that has a toxic effect on cells.

  1. Cell-damaging substanceC1formalmedical

    A substance that has a toxic effect on cells, often used in medical treatments or produced by certain organisms.

    ptCitotoxina

    • The venom of this snake contains a potent cytotoxin that destroys tissue.
    • Researchers are studying cytotoxins for targeted cancer therapies.
    • Exposure to certain cytotoxins can lead to cell death and organ damage.
Formas
  • cytotoxins plural form
  • cytotoxins' possessive plural form
  • cytotoxin's possessive singular form