cytostatic
[ sahy-tuh-stat-ik ]
/ ˌsaɪ təˈstæt ɪk /
adjective
inhibiting cell growth and division.
noun
any substance that inhibits cell growth and division.
Words nearby cytostatic
cytosmear,
cytosol,
cytosome,
cytost,
cytostasis,
cytostatic,
cytostome,
cytotaxis,
cytotaxonomy,
cytotechnologist,
cytotechnology
Medical definitions for cytostatic
cytostatic
[ sī′tə-stăt′ĭk ]
adj.
Obstructing a capillary by the accumulation of blood cells.
Inhibiting or suppressing cellular growth and multiplication.
n.
A cytostatic agent.