cellulicidal

/ˌsɛljʊlɪˈsɪdəl/; /sɛlʲʊˈliːsɪdəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or causing the death of cells, especially in the treatment of cancer

“The doctor recommended a cellulicidal treatment to target and kill the malignant cells.”

2. noun

a substance or agent that kills cells, especially in the treatment of cancer

“Researchers are experimenting with new cellulicidal compounds to combat various types of cancer.”

Synonyms

  • cell-killing
  • cytotoxic

Antonyms

  • cell-preserving
  • cytoprotective