antineoplastic
antineoplastic · antineoplastics
Any such agent, used in chemotherapyAny such agent, used in chemotherapy.
/æntaɪni.əplæstɪk/
Meaning
1 sensesAny such agent, used in chemotherapy.
More definitions
- 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
Forms
plural: antineoplastics| Singular | antineoplastic |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- 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:antineoplastic drugcancer drug
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