Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Of, relating to, or producing a toxic effect on cells.
from The Century Dictionary.
- Effecting the destruction of cells: applied to the action of special cytotoxins.
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- adjective of, relating to, or being a
cytotoxin - adjective of or relating to
cytotoxicity
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective of or relating to substances that are toxic to cells
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Examples
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The immune system, sensing trouble, then sends forth white blood cells called cytotoxic lymphocytes, or CTLs, to destroy the affected cells.
Can He Find A Cure? 2007
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CD8+ cells — also called cytotoxic T-lymphocytes (CTLs) — matter because, among other actions, they kill cells that become infected with HIV.
AIDS: The Elusive Vaccine Horton, Richard 2004
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It works by blocking a molecule known as cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen or CTLA-4, which is believed to play a role in hampering the ability of the body's immune system to fight cancerous cells.
The Washington Post: National, World & D.C. Area News and Headlines - washingtonpost.com 2011
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Yervoy works by blocking a protein on the surface of T cells, the soldiers of the immune system, called cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4, or CTLA-4.
NYT > Home Page By ANDREW POLLACK 2011
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Immune cells, called cytotoxic or killer T cells, for example, express T-cell receptors that bind to the MHC head domain and the bound peptide.
WN.com - Articles related to Scientists uncover mysterious workings of cholera bacteria 2010
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Immune cells, called cytotoxic or killer T cells, for example, express T-cell receptors that bind to the MHC head domain and the bound peptide.
WN.com - Articles related to Scientists uncover mysterious workings of cholera bacteria 2010
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One called helper T cells and the other called cytotoxic T cells
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In addition to expediting the compounding process and enhancing patient safety, RIVA has notably improved work and safety conditions for hospital staff, reducing their exposure to a multitude of drug compounds - namely cytotoxic drugs.
THE MEDICAL NEWS Editors 2010
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Immune cells, called cytotoxic or killer T cells, for example, express T-cell receptors that bind to the MHC head domain and the bound peptide.
WN.com - Articles related to Scientists uncover mysterious workings of cholera bacteria 2010
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When white blood cells known as cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) spot certain combinations of HLA molecules and viral epitopes, they attack the infected cells.
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