| cytostasis | The slowing of movement and accumulation of blood cells, especially polymorphonuclear leukocytes, in the capillaries, as in a region of inflammation; obstruction of a capillary as the result of accumulated leukocytes. Origin: cyto-+ G. Stasis, standing (05 Mar 2000) |
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| cytostatic | <pharmacology> An agent that suppresses cell growth and multiplication. Origin: Gr. Statikos = bringing to a stand still (18 Nov 1997) |
| cytostome | The cell "mouth" of certain complex protozoa, usually with a short gullet or cytopharynx leading food into the organism, where it is collected into food vacuoles, then circulated inside the body, eventually to be excreted through the cytopyge. Origin: cyto-+ G. Stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |