Definition

Describing something that stops or slows down the growth of cancer cells or tumors.

Example

Doctors often use antineoplastic drugs to treat various types of cancer.

Conversation

I read about a new antineoplastic drug that could change cancer treatment.

Really? That sounds promising!

Yeah, it specifically targets malignant cells without harming healthy ones.

That's amazing! Innovations like that give so much hope.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antineoplastic is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "neoplasia" (from Greek "neoplasia", meaning new growth). The word refers to agents that work against new growth, particularly in the context of cancer treatment.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anti-' meaning against and 'neoplasia' meaning new growth — antineoplastic refers to something that works against new growth, especially in tumors.

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