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Cytotoxic Drug.
Cytotoxic Drug - as a noun
Any drug that has a toxic effect on cells; commonly used in chemotherapy to inhibit the proliferation of cancerous cells
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Example Sentences
"Patients undergoing cancer treatment may experience side effects from cytotoxic drugs."
"The administration of a cytotoxic drug requires strict safety precautions."
"Several cytotoxic drugs have been developed for the treatment of leukemia."
"Research is ongoing to discover new cytotoxic drugs with increased efficacy."
"Healthcare professionals must be trained in handling cytotoxic drugs safely."