Definition

Relating to a substance that interferes with normal metabolic processes in the body.

Example

The doctor prescribed an antimetabolic drug to help treat the cancer.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new drug they developed?

Yeah, I read that it's supposed to have some antimetabolic effects.

I wonder how it works to affect metabolism like that.

Me too! It's fascinating how science can create such antimetabolic solutions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antimetabolic is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "metabolē" (from Greek, meaning change or transformation). The word describes something that acts against metabolic processes or changes in the body.

Memory Tip

Think of 'against' ('anti-') and 'change' ('metabolē') to remember that 'antimetabolic' refers to something that opposes changes in metabolism.

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