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Definition of Antineoplastic drug
1. Noun. Any of several drugs that control or kill neoplastic cells; used in chemotherapy to kill cancer cells; all have unpleasant side effects that may include nausea and vomiting and hair loss and suppression of bone marrow function.
Exact synonyms: Antineoplastic, Cancer Drug
Specialized synonyms: Alkylating Agent, Antimetabolite, Antineoplastic Antibiotic, Asparaginase, Elspar, Floxuridine, Lomustine, Alkeran, Melphalan, Periwinkle Plant Derivative, Procarbazine, Thioguanine, Thiotepa
Generic synonyms: Cytotoxic Drug
Derivative terms: Antineoplastic
Specialized synonyms: Alkylating Agent, Antimetabolite, Antineoplastic Antibiotic, Asparaginase, Elspar, Floxuridine, Lomustine, Alkeran, Melphalan, Periwinkle Plant Derivative, Procarbazine, Thioguanine, Thiotepa
Generic synonyms: Cytotoxic Drug
Derivative terms: Antineoplastic
Medical Definition of Antineoplastic drug
1. A drug that stops or slows the maturation and spread of tumour cells (benign or malignant). (09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Antineoplastic Drug
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