cytotropism

cytotropism
1. Affinity for cells. 2. Affinity for specific cells, especially the ability of viruses to localize in and damage specific cells. [cyto- + G. tropos, a turning]

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cy·to·tro·pism (si-totґro-piz-əm) 1. cell movement in response to external stimulation. 2. the ability, particularly of viruses, to localize in and affect specific cells of the body.

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