antimitotic
[ an-tee-mahy-tot-ik, -mi-, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn ti maɪˈtɒt ɪk, -mɪ-, ˌæn taɪ- /
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adjective
of or relating to certain substances capable of arresting the process of cell division.
noun
any such substance, as certain drugs used to destroy cancer cells.
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Words nearby antimitotic
antimetabolite, antimicrobial, antimilitant, antimissile, antimissile missile, antimitotic, antimonarchist, antimonate, antimonial, antimonic, antimonide
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