Definition of Antineoplastic in English :

Define Antineoplastic in English

Antineoplastic meaning in English

Meaning of Antineoplastic in English

Pronunciation of Antineoplastic in English

Antineoplastic pronunciation in English

Pronounce Antineoplastic in English

Antineoplastic

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Noun

1. antineoplastic, antineoplastic drug, cancer drug

any of several drugs that control or kill neoplastic cells; used in chemotherapy to kill cancer cells; all have unpleasant side effects that may include nausea and vomiting and hair loss and suppression of bone marrow function

Adjective

2. anticancer, antineoplastic, antitumor, antitumour

used in the treatment of cancer

Example Sentences:
'anticancer drug'
'an antineoplastic effect'

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Antineoplastic

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adjective
1. medicine
acting against tumours
noun
2. pharmacology
a drug that acts against tumours

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Antineoplastic

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adj.
Inhibiting or preventing the growth or development of malignant cells.

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