cytotropism

[ sahy-to-truh-piz-uh m ]
/ saɪˈtɒ trəˌpɪz əm /

noun

cytotropic tendency or behavior.

Origin of cytotropism

First recorded in 1905–10; cyto- + -tropism

Medical definitions for cytotropism

cytotropism
[ sī-tŏtrə-pĭz′əm ]

n.

Affinity for cells, especially the ability of viruses to localize in and damage specific cells.