antitumor
/ˌæntiˈtumər/
adjective
- Used to describe a substance or treatment that works against tumors (abnormal growths of tissue).
- Doctors are studying the antitumor properties of certain plant extracts.
- This antitumor therapy targets cancer cells without harming healthy tissue.
- The new antitumor drug showed promising results in clinical trials.
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