Histotoxic

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    toxic to tissue

    "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."

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"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."

Etymology

From histo- + toxic.

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