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Antineoplastic Drug (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 antineoplastic drug given to the patient resulted in a decrease in cancer cell production, but also caused debilitating side effects.
  • Doctors prescribed an antineoplastic drug as part of a combination chemotherapy treatment to combat the aggressive cancer spread.
  • Due to the potent effects of antineoplastic drugs, medical professionals must carefully monitor patients and adjust dosages to minimize harm.
  • New research is focusing on developing targeted antineoplastic drugs to combat cancers with lower toxicity and more specific action against cancer cells.
  • Her chemotherapy plan included the use of antineoplastic drugs to help stop the spread of cancer, alongside radiation therapy and surgery.

Synonyms

  • Antineoplastic
  • Cancer Drug

Hypernyms

  • Cytotoxic Drug

Hyponyms

  • Alkylating Agent
  • Antimetabolite
  • Melphalan
  • Lomustine
  • Procarbazine
  • Asparaginase
  • Periwinkle Plant Derivative
  • Thiotepa
  • Antineoplastic Antibiotic
  • Floxuridine
  • Thioguanine
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