Antineoplastic (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed an antineoplastic medication to treat the patient's aggressive form of leukemia.
- Researchers are working to develop new antineoplastic agents that can target specific types of cancer cells.
- The antineoplastic properties of the new drug made it a promising treatment option for patients with advanced cancer.
- The patient experienced severe side effects from the antineoplastic therapy, including hair loss and nausea.
- The oncologist carefully monitored the patient's response to the antineoplastic medication to adjust the dosage as needed.