antitumor
Pronunciation: [ˌæn.tiˈtuː.mər]
Word
Context: "medicine"
(adjective) something that helps to stop or fight against tumors, which are lumps of cells that can cause cancer. An antitumor treatment is medicine that works to make tumors smaller or disappear.
Example
The new drug showed antitumor effects, helping to reduce the size of the cancer growth.
Example
The treatment was ineffective and showed no antitumor properties against the disease.
Example
What antitumor therapies are available for patients today?
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