cytophylaxis

cytophylaxis
Protection of cells against lytic agents. [cyto- + G. phylaxis, a guarding]

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cy·to·phy·lax·is (si″to-fə-lakґsis) [cyto- + phylaxis] cytoprotection (def. 2).

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  • cytophylactic — Relating to cytophylaxis. * * * cy·to·phy·lac·tic (si″to fə lakґtik) cytoprotective …   Medical dictionary

  • cytoprotection — cy·to·pro·tec·tion (si″to pro tekґshən) 1. enhancement of the ability of cells to resist injury. 2. the protection of cells; called also cytophylaxis …   Medical dictionary

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