cytochalasin

noun

cy·​to·​cha·​la·​sin ˌsī-tō-kə-ˈlā-sən 

: any of a group of metabolites isolated from fungi (especially Helminthosporium dematioideum) that inhibit various cell processes

Word History

Etymology

cyt- + Greek chalasis slackening + English -in entry 1

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

cytochalasin

noun

cy·​to·​cha·​la·​sin ˌsīt-ō-kə-ˈlā-sən 

: any of a group of metabolites isolated from fungi (especially Helminthosporium dematioideum) that inhibit various cell processes