What is another word for cytolytic?

Pronunciation: [sˌa͡ɪtəlˈɪtɪk] (IPA)

Cytolytic refers to the destruction or lysis of cells. Some synonyms for cytolytic include cytocidal, cytotoxic, cell-kill, and cell-destructive. Cytocidal refers to agents that cause the death of cells, while cytotoxic means toxic to cells. Cell-kill and cell-destructive have the similar meaning of destroying cells. There are also related terms like cytolysis, which refers to the bursting of cells, and cytoclasis, which means the breaking of cells. These synonyms can be used in various contexts, including the study of diseases like cancer and the use of cytotoxic drugs in medical treatments.

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Usage examples for Cytolytic

It is probable that in this case the mechanism of fertilisation is essentially the same as in the case where the membrane-formation is brought about, with this difference only, that the cytolytic effect is less when no fertilisation-membrane is formed.
"Darwin and Modern Science"
A.C. Seward and Others
Presumably some blood enters the eggs and causes the cytolytic effects in a less degree than is necessary for membrane-formation, but in a sufficient degree to cause their development.
"Darwin and Modern Science"
A.C. Seward and Others

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