antineoplastic

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English

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Etymology

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From anti- +‎ neoplastic.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /æntaɪni.əplæstɪk/, /æntini.əplæstɪk/

Adjective

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antineoplastic (not comparable)

  1. (pharmacology, oncology) Inhibiting the development of tumours.

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Noun

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antineoplastic (plural antineoplastics)

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