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    GlossaryCytotoxicity (Cell Toxicity)

    quality of being toxic to cells, often used in cancer treatment

    Cytotoxicity refers to the quality of being toxic to cells. It describes the ability of certain substances or treatments, such as chemotherapy drugs, to kill or damage cells. This property is crucial in cancer treatment, where the goal is to target and destroy cancerous cells while minimizing harm to healthy cells.

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