cytostatisch

cytostatic (inhibiting cell growth)

English translations

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    cytostatic

Word details

German meaning
Cytostatisch bedeutet, das Zellwachstum oder die Zellteilung hemmend oder verlangsamend.
English meaning
Cytostatic means inhibiting or slowing down cell growth or cell division.
Synonym
zellwachstumshemmend
German example
Cytostatische Medikamente werden oft in der Krebstherapie eingesetzt.
English example
Cytostatic drugs are often used in cancer therapy.

Example sentences with “cytostatisch”

  1. Das Medikament wirkt cytostatisch. (The medication acts cytostatically.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the origin of the word 'cytostatisch'?

It derives from the Greek 'kytos' (cell) and 'statikos' (causing to stand). It is a technical term used in oncology.