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English
Etymology
From anti- + neoplastic.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /æntaɪni.əplæstɪk/, /æntini.əplæstɪk/
Adjective
antineoplastic (not comparable)
- (pharmacology, oncology) Inhibiting the development of tumours.
Derived terms
Translations
inhibiting the development of tumours
Noun
antineoplastic (plural antineoplastics)
- (pharmacology) Any such agent, used in chemotherapy.