Definition

Relating to the damage or disease of cells.

Example

The cytopathic effects of the virus were evident under the microscope.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new research on cytopathic effects of certain viruses?

Yeah, I read something about that; it's pretty concerning.

It really is! The way they can cause damage at the cellular level is alarming.

I know, right? We need to stay informed about these cytopathic changes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cytopathic → It is formed from "cyto-" (from Greek "kytos", meaning cell) and "pathic" (from Greek "pathos", meaning suffering or disease). The word describes something related to disease or suffering of cells.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cells' ('cyto-') that are experiencing 'disease' ('pathos') — that's what cytopathic means.

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