antiproliferative
[ an-tee-proh-lif-uh-rey-tiv, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn ti proʊˈlɪf əˌreɪ tɪv, ˌæn taɪ- /
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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.
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Origin of antiproliferative
Words nearby antiproliferative
antipollution, antipope, antiport, antipoverty, antiproliferation, antiproliferative, antiprothrombin, antiproton, antipruritic, antipsychiatry, antipsychotic
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