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antineoplastic

/ˌæn.tiˌniː.əˈplæs.tɪk/

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adjective

/ˌæn.tiˌniː.əˈplæs.tɪk/C2formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к лечению рака или используемый в нём; подавляющий или предотвращающий рост и распространение новообразований (аномального роста тканей).

Relating to or used in the treatment of cancer; inhibiting or preventing the growth and spread of neoplasms (abnormal tissue growth).

  1. Cancer treatment relatedC2formalmedical

    Used to describe drugs or therapies that inhibit or prevent the growth and spread of malignant cells.

    ruПротивоопухолевый

    • The patient was prescribed an antineoplastic drug as part of their chemotherapy regimen.
    • Antineoplastic agents often have significant side effects, including nausea and hair loss.
    • Researchers are developing new antineoplastic therapies that target specific cancer cells.

    Synonymsanticancerantitumor

    Antonymscarcinogenic

Forms
  • more antineoplastic comparative form
  • most antineoplastic superlative form

noun

/ˌæn.tiˌniː.əʊˈplæs.tɪk/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее лекарство или средство, используемое для контроля или уничтожения неопластических клеток, часто применяемое в химиотерапии для лечения рака, хотя часто ассоциируется с побочными эффектами, такими как тошнота, рвота, выпадение волос и подавление костного мозга.

A noun referring to a drug or agent used to control or destroy neoplastic cells, commonly employed in chemotherapy to treat cancer, though often associated with side effects such as nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and bone marrow suppression.

  1. Cancer treatment drugC1formalmedical

    A type of medication used to control or destroy neoplastic (cancer) cells, often administered as part of chemotherapy.

    ruПротивоопухолевый препарат

    • The patient was prescribed an antineoplastic to target the tumor.
    • Antineoplastics can have side effects like nausea and hair loss.
    • Doctors carefully monitor patients receiving antineoplastic therapy.

    Synonymscancer drugcytotoxic drug

Forms
  • antineoplastics plural form
  • antineoplastics' possessive plural form
  • antineoplastic's possessive singular form