Vocabulary Entry

cytotoxic

|adjective • noun

adjective

Referring to a substance that is toxic to cells, particularly cancer cells.

Example Sentences

"The cytotoxic drug effectively killed the cancer cells."

"Researchers studied the cytotoxic properties of various chemicals."

"Cytotoxic treatments have side effects that can affect healthy cells as well."

noun

Example Sentences

"The lab is testing a new cytotoxic to see how it affects tumor growth."

"Cytotoxics are commonly used in chemotherapy treatments."

"Some plants produce cytotoxic compounds as a defense mechanism."