antiproliferative

[an-tee-proh-lif-uh-rey-tiv, an-tahy-]Pharmacology

adjective

of or relating to a substance used to prevent or retard the spread of cells, especially malignant cells, into surrounding tissues.

noun

any such substance.

Origin of antiproliferative

anti- + proliferative

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