What is another word for cytotoxicity?
Pronunciation: [sˌa͡ɪtətəksˈɪsɪti] (IPA) 
Cytotoxicity refers to the ability of certain substances, such as chemicals or drugs, to kill cells or damage them in some way. Synonyms for cytotoxicity include cell-killing, cell-targeting, cell-destroying, and apoptosis-inducing. Other related terms include cell death, cell toxicity, and cell damage. In the field of medicine, cytotoxicity is commonly used to describe the effects of chemotherapy drugs on cancer cells. Understanding the mechanisms and effects of cytotoxicity is important in the development of new treatments for diseases such as cancer and autoimmune disorders. Scientists and medical researchers continue to explore new ways to manipulate and harness cytotoxicity for therapeutic purposes.
