cytopathic

cytopathic
Pertaining to or exhibiting cytopathy.

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cy·to·path·ic .sīt-ə-'path-ik adj of, relating to, characterized by, or producing pathological changes in cells <\cytopathic agents>

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cy·to·path·ic (si″to-pathґik) pertaining to or characterized by pathological changes in cells.

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