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cytotropism
cy•tot•ro•pism (saɪˈtɒ trəˌpɪz əm)
n. the tendency of certain cells to grow or move toward or away from each other. [1905–10] cy`to•trop′ic (-təˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk) adj. cytotropism
cytotropism[sī′tä·trə‚piz·əm] (biology) The tendency of individual cells and groups of cells to move toward or away from each other. cytotropism
cytotropism [si-tot´ro-pizm] 1. cell movement in response to external stimulation.2. the tendency of viruses, bacteria, drugs, and other substances to exert their effect upon certain cells of the body.cy·tot·ro·pism (sī-tot'rō-pizm), 1. Affinity for cells. 2. Affinity for specific cells, especially the ability of viruses to localize in and damage specific cells. [cyto- + G. tropos, a turning] cy·tot·ro·pism (sī-tot'rŏ-pizm) 1. Affinity for cells. 2. Affinity for specific cells, especially the ability of viruses to localize in and damage specific cells. [cyto- + G. tropos, a turning] |