2. Noun. Any substance which inhibits cell growth and multiplication. ¹
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Definition of Cytostatic
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Cytostatic
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Cytostatic
Literary usage of Cytostatic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"(Urinary excretion of mutagens and cisplatin among the nursing staff at a medical
oncology department exposed to cytostatic drugs. ..."
2. Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society Held at Philadelphia for by American Philosophical Society (1893)
"... their statical conditions under the term cytostatic. In the same way the active
and resting stages of nuclei may be regarded as ..."
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