cytoreductive therapy


cy·to·re·duc·tive ther·a·py

therapy with the intention of reducing the number of cells in a lesion, usually a malignancy. Synonym(s): cytoreduction

cy·to·re·duc·tive ther·a·py

(sī'tō-rĕ-dŭk'tiv thār'ă-pē) Care intended to reduce the number of cells in a lesion, particularly a malignancy.