antimetabolic
/ˌæntiˌmɛtəˈbɑlɪk/
adjective
- Interfering with normal metabolic processes, especially used to describe certain drugs or chemicals.
- The antimetabolic drug was used to slow the growth of cancer cells.
- Some antimetabolic compounds are found naturally in certain plants.
- Researchers are testing antimetabolic agents to treat autoimmune diseases.
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