antiproliferative

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

/ ˌæn ti proʊˈlɪf əˌreɪ tɪv, ˌæn taɪ- /

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.

Nearby words

antipollution, antipope, antiport, antipoverty, antiproliferation, antiproliferative, antiprothrombin, antiproton, antipruritic, antipsychiatry, antipsychotic

Origin of antiproliferative

anti- + proliferative

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