antineoplastic drug

noun

Meaning

A medication used to inhibit or prevent the growth and spread of neoplasms, commonly known as cancer.

Examples

Many antineoplastic drugs work by interfering with the DNA replication process in rapidly dividing cells.
Patients receiving an antineoplastic drug often require close monitoring for potential side effects on healthy tissues.

Synonyms: chemotherapy agent, cancer drug, cytotoxic drug, antineoplastic agent

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antineoplastic drug

noun

Pronunciation: ˌæntinaɪoʊˈplæstɪk drʌɡ

Definition

A medication used to inhibit or prevent the growth and spread of neoplasms, commonly known as cancer.

Examples

Many antineoplastic drugs work by interfering with the DNA replication process in rapidly dividing cells.
Patients receiving an antineoplastic drug often require close monitoring for potential side effects on healthy tissues.

Synonyms of antineoplastic drug

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