Having a negative effect upon cells.
toxic or poisonous effect on cells (Biotech Life Science Dictionary 1998).
Having the ability to destroy another cell.
having a toxic effect on cells
any substance which has the properties to harm or destroy cells.
Causing the death of cells.
Has the ability to kill a cell.
a substance which kills or damage cells.
An agent which possesses a specific destructive action on certain cells
Most cancer drugs are cytotoxic agents. These agents selectively damage cells that are rapidly dividing. Since tumor cells are normally in a state of rapid division, this explains the ability of these agents to reduce tumor growth and in some cases bring about tumor shrinkage.
Drugs that can kill cancer cells - usually refers to drugs used in chemotherapy treatments
The ability of a substance to destroy cells.
Capable of killing cells.
T lymphocyte (CTL): immune system cell that can destroy cancer cells and cells infected with viruses, fungi or certain bacteria. CTLs, also known as killer T cells, carry the CD8 marker. CTLs kill virus-infected cells, whereas antibodies generally target free-floating viruses in the blood. CTL responses are a proposed but unproven correlate of HIV immunity. (See also CD8+ T lymphocyte.)
Chemicals that destroy cells or prevent their multiplication.
A compound that produces a toxic effect on cells.
Necrosis Toxicity Neural Toxoplasmosis
"Toxic to cells" - anti-cancer treatment.
A term for anything that kills cells. Many chemotherapy and radiotherapy regimens are cytotoxic to both healthy and cancerous cells.
Mediator Toxicity Medullary Toxicology
Pertaining to antibodies or drugs used in chemotherapy that kill cells.
Mediate Systemic Medullary
Damaging to cells, for example drugs used to destroy cancer cells.
chemicals that are directly toxic to cells, preventing their reproduction or growth. Cytotoxic agents can, as a side effect, damage healthy, noncancerous tissues or organs that have a high proportion of actively dividing cells – for example, bone marrow or hair follicles. These side effects limit the amount and frequency of drug administration.
Term used to describe something which damages or kills cells. Also used as the name of a type of T cell.
relating to an agent that is toxic to cells
a poison capable of destroying body tissue and cell formation.
A medication that destroys cells; used to treat cancer.
an agent that destroys or damages tissue cells.
An agent that is toxic to certain organs, tissues, or cells.
Substance which inhibits or stops growth of cells.
