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antineoplastic, a. and n. Med. and Pharmacol.
Brit. |ˌantɪniːə(ʊ)ˈplastɪk|, U.S. |ˈˌæn(t)iˌniəˈplæstɪk|, |ˈˌæn(t)aɪˌniəˈplæstɪk|
[‹ anti- prefix1 + neoplastic adj.1]
A. adj. Of a drug or other agent, or its effects: active against neoplasms.
1953Stanford Med. Bull. 11 140 A clear relationship between prolongation of the staining time and antineoplastic effect of the drugs as shown by in vivo testing..could not be demonstrated. 1984Science 22 June 1370/3 (advt.) Research will involve..studies of the natural folates and their influence on the cytotoxicity of antineoplastic agents in human tumours. 1993S. J. Ettinger Pocket Compan. Textbk. Vet. Internal Med. cxix. 779 Melphalan has been and continues to be the antineoplastic drug of choice. 2003Brit. Med. Jrnl. (Electronic ed.) 14 June The pineal gland..secretes melatonin, a hormone involved in the sleep-wake cycle and believed to possess antineoplastic effects.
B. n. A drug or other agent used in the treatment of neoplastic disease.
1955Gann: Japanese Jrnl. Cancer Res. 46 447 (title) Histochemical studies on cancer tissues. iv. Effects of antineoplastics on cancer tissues. 1969Jrnl. Med. Chem. 12 1123/1 (title) Potential antineoplastics. 1999Drug Topics (Nexis) 6 Dec. 133 [The company] is launching cisplatin, an antineoplastic used for the treatment of a variety of cancers. |