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

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of cytochalasin was in 1966

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“Cytochalasin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cytochalasin. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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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