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”
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.