cytotropism

[sahy-to-truh-piz-uh m]

noun

cytotropic tendency or behavior.

Origin of cytotropism

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

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cytotropism in Medicine

cytotropism

[sī-tŏt′rə-pĭz′əm]

n.

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

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