zytostatisch
cytostatic (inhibiting cell growth)
English translations
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cytostatic
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Substanz, die das Zellwachstum hemmt oder Zellen abtötet, insbesondere Krebszellen.
- English meaning
- Cytostatic
- Synonym
- zellwachstumshemmend
- German example
- Die Therapie ist zytostatisch und soll das Wachstum der Tumorzellen verlangsamen.
- English example
- The therapy is cytostatic and aims to slow down the growth of tumor cells.
Example sentences with “zytostatisch”
Das Medikament wirkt zytostatisch. (The drug has a cytostatic effect.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'zytostatisch' a medical term?
Yes, it is used in oncology to describe substances that inhibit cell division.