/sɪtəˈwɒɪɪk/ Si-tə-WOY-ik

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or affecting cells, especially in relation to their environment.

“The cytozoic conditions in the lab allowed the cells to thrive.”

2. noun

A cell’s environment or the surrounding medium in which cells live.

“The cytozoic surrounding the cells was carefully maintained for the experiment.”