Cytotoxic Drug (Noun)
Meaning
Any drug that has a toxic effect on cells; commonly used in chemotherapy to inhibit the proliferation of cancerous cells.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a cytotoxic drug to help reduce the size of the tumor.
- Cytotoxic drugs are often used in combination with other cancer treatments to achieve better results.
- The patient experienced hair loss and nausea as side effects of the cytotoxic drug administered during chemotherapy.
- Researchers are working to develop new cytotoxic drugs that target specific cancer cells while minimizing harm to healthy cells.
- The oncologist carefully monitored the patient's response to the cytotoxic drug, adjusting the dosage as needed to manage side effects.