Medical term:
cytoprotective
cytoprotective
[si″to-pro-tek´tiv]1. protecting cells from noxious chemicals or other stimuli.
2. an agent that so protects; called also cytoprotectant.
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.
cytoprotective
(sī'tō-prō-tek'tiv),Descriptive of a drug or agent protecting cells from damage expected to occur.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
cytoprotective
(sī″tō-prō-tĕk′tĭv) [Gr. kytos, cell, + L.L. protegere, to protect, to cover]Capable of shielding cells from injury, e.g., damage from electrolyte disturbance, infection, ischemia, or toxins.
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