cytophilic
/ˌsaɪtəˈfɪlɪk/
adjective
- Having a tendency to attach to or be attracted to cells.
- Cytophilic antibodies bind to the surface of immune cells to help fight infection.
- Certain viruses are cytophilic, meaning they attach easily to host cells.
- The scientist studied the cytophilic properties of the new drug to see how it interacts with cancer cells.