Histotoxic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Histotoxic is an adjective meaning toxic to tissue.
Meaning
toxic to tissue.
Example Sentences
Although neutrophils play a crucial role in fighting acute infections and clearing pathogens, these cells also contribute to tissue immunopathology due to their histotoxic capacity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypoxia, anoxia, clostridia, cancerotoxic, mitotoxic, hepatocytotoxic.
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