Antineoplastic Definition

ăntē-nēə-plăstĭk, ăntī-
adjective
Inhibiting or preventing the growth or development of malignant cells.
American Heritage Medicine

(oncology) Inhibiting the development of tumours.

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Synonyms:
noun

(oncology, pharmacology) Any such agent, used in chemotherapy.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • cancer drug
  • antineoplastic drug

Other Word Forms of Antineoplastic

Noun

Singular:
antineoplastic
Plural:
antineoplastics

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