| cytoskeletal proteins | Major constituent of the cytoskeleton found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells. They form a flexible framework for the cell, provide attachment points for organelles and formed bodies, and make communication between parts of the cell possible. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| cytoskeleton | <cell biology> That part of the cytoplasm that remains when organelles and internal membrane systems are removed. (18 Nov 1997) |
| cytosmear | A type of cytologic specimen made by smearing a sample (obtained by a variety of methods from a number of sites), then fixing it and staining it, usually with 95% ethyl alcohol and Papanicolaou stain. Synonym: cytosmear. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cytosol | <cell biology> The fluid portion of a cells cytoplasm. (09 Oct 1997) |
| cytosol non-specific dipeptidase | <enzyme> Also referred to as peptidase a (see synonym to penicillopepsin, EC 3.4.23.20) Registry number: EC 3.4.13.- Synonym: glycyl-l-leucine hydrolase, glycylleucine dipeptidase, gly-leu dipeptide peptidase, dipeptide hydrolase, glycyl-leucine dipeptidase (26 Jun 1999) |
| cytosolic | Relating to or contained in the cytosol. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cytosome | <cell biology> A specialised region of various protozoans in which phagocytosis is likely to occur. Often there is a clear concentration of microtubules or/and microfilaments in the region of the cytostome. In ciliates there may be a specialised arrangement of cilia around the cytostome. (18 Nov 1997) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| cytotactic | Relating to cytotaxis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cytotactin | <protein> See tenascin. (18 Nov 1997) |
| cytotaxis | The movement of a cell toward or away from some sort of stimulus. (The stimulus would then be called the cytotaxin). (09 Oct 1997) |
| cytothesis | The repair of injury in a cell; the restoration of cells. Origin: cyto-+ G. Thesis, a placing (05 Mar 2000) |
| cytotoxic | <pharmacology> Chemicals that are directly toxic to cells, preventing their reproduction or growth. Cytotoxic agents can, as a side effect, damage healthy, noncancerous tissues or organs which have a high proportion of actively dividing cells, for example, bone marrow, hair follicles. These side effects limit the amount and frequency of drug administration. (16 Dec 1997) |