Definitions of Antineoplastic [ˌæn tiˌni oʊˈplæs tɪk, ˌæn taɪ-]

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Definition of 'Antineoplastic'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (adj.) antineoplastic
destroying, inhibiting, or preventing the growth or spread of tumors.

2. (n.) antineoplastic
an antineoplastic substance.

Etymology: (1965–70)

Definition of 'Antineoplastic'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (adj) 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

2. (adj) anticancer, antineoplastic, antitumor, antitumour
used in the treatment of cancer
"anticancer drug"; "an antineoplastic effect"

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