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cytotoxin

noun
cy·​to·​tox·​in | \ ˌsī-tə-ˈtäk-sən How to pronounce cytotoxin (audio) \

Definition of cytotoxin

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

Examples of cytotoxin in a Sentence

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 Venoms contain cytotoxins, cardiotoxins, hemotoxins and neurotoxins, components of which can be used in the treatment of cancer and many other medical conditions. — Malia Wollan, New York Times, "How to Hold a Venomous Snake," 30 June 2017

First Known Use of cytotoxin

1900, in the meaning defined above

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cytotoxin

noun
cy·​to·​tox·​in | \ ˌsīt-ə-ˈtäk-sən How to pronounce cytotoxin (audio) \

Medical Definition of cytotoxin

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

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