cytomegalic


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cy·to·me·gal·ic

 (sī′tō-mĭ-găl′ĭk)
adj.
Of, relating to, or characterized by greatly enlarged cells.
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cytomegalic

(ˌsaɪtəʊmɪˈɡælɪk)
adj
of or relating to a disease characterized by enlarged cells
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Adj.1.cytomegalic - of or relating to or characterized by greatly enlarged cells
unhealthy - not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind; "unhealthy ulcers"
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Translations

cy·to·me·ga·lic

a. citomegálico-a, caracterizado-a por células agrandadas.
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