cytostatically

/ˌsaɪtəˈstætɪkli/
adverb
  1. In a way that prevents or slows cell growth and division.
    • The treatment was designed to function cytostatically to minimize damage to healthy tissue.
    • The compound acts cytostatically, stopping the cancer cells from multiplying.
    • These drugs work cytostatically rather than killing cells outright.
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