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cytotoxin

/sɪˈtɒʊtɒksɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does cytotoxin mean?

noun

A substance that is toxic to cells, especially one that is used in medicine to kill cancer cells or to treat certain infections.

Example

"The doctor prescribed a cytotoxin to treat the patient's leukemia."

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