Antiproliferative
Pronunciation: /ˈænˌtaɪˈpɹoʊˈɫaɪfɝˈˌeɪˌtiaɪˈvi/
Antiproliferative (adjective)
- Describes a substance that prevents cells from growing or multiplying quickly.
Examples
- The treatment has an antiproliferative effect on cancer cells.
- Antiproliferative drugs stop cell growth in tumors.
Common collocations: antiproliferative agent, antiproliferative properties