cytophilic


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cy·to·phil·ic

 (sī′tə-fĭl′ĭk)
adj.
Having an affinity for cells.
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cytophilic

(ˌsaɪtəʊˈfɪlɪk)
adj
(of antibodies, etc) having an attraction or affinity to cells
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