Causing or relating to the breaking apart and destruction of cells.
From Greek 'kytos' (cell) + 'klastikos' (breaking). The adjective form describing agents or processes that destroy cellular structures.
Toxins, viruses, and certain medications can be cytoclastic—they literally smash cells apart. Understanding which substances are cytoclastic helps doctors figure out why certain poisons harm bodies and how to treat the damage.
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