Definition
cytostatic
adjective
- Relating to or denoting a substance or agent that inhibits or slows the growth and division of cells, especially cancer cells.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term; Often used in oncology and cancer treatment contexts
Examples
- Cytostatic drugs are designed to stop cancer cells from multiplying without necessarily killing them.
- The oncologist prescribed a cytostatic medication as part of the patient's chemotherapy regimen.
- Cytostatic agents work by interfering with cell cycle progression.
- Unlike cytotoxic treatments, cytostatic therapies aim to arrest cell growth rather than destroy cells outright.
- The research team evaluated the cytostatic effects of the new compound on tumor cell lines.