cytophagic

/saɪˈtɒfədʒɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or causing cell eating

“The cytophagic activity of the bacteria was observed under a microscope.”

2. noun

a cell-eating process or organism

“The patient was diagnosed with a cytophagic infection.”

Synonyms

  • cell-eating
  • cytopathic

Antonyms

  • cell-protecting
  • cytopreservative