Definitions

1. noun

a cellular structure, especially a part of a cell’s cytoplasm, containing DNA or other genetic material.

“The cell had a large noxa that was responsible for its rapid growth.”

2. noun

a type of damage or injury caused by an external agent, especially a cell-damaging agent such as a virus or a toxin.

“The bacteria caused a noxa to the cell’s membrane, making it more susceptible to infection.”