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anticancer

American

[an-tee-kan-ser, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈkæn sər, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

for or used in the prevention or treatment of cancer.

an anticancer drug.

Etymology

Origin of anticancer

First recorded in 1925–30; anti- + cancer

Example Sentences

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Professor Ji-Ho Park said, "This study presents a new concept of immune cell therapy that generates anticancer immune cells directly inside the patient's body."

From Science Daily • Jan. 11, 2026

As described by the researchers, this method creates CAR-macrophages by "directly converting the body's own macrophages into anticancer cell therapies inside the body."

From Science Daily • Jan. 11, 2026

This process converts them into anticancer immune cells known as "CAR-macrophages."

From Science Daily • Jan. 11, 2026

In pre-clinical laboratory testing, one DTriTE design stood out for its anticancer potency.

From Science Daily • Dec. 3, 2024

Each time someone discussed anticancer diets or snorting ground-up shark fin or whatever, he’d glance over at me and sigh ever so slightly.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green

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