inhibitory
/ɪnˈhɪbɪtɔri/
adjective
- Having the effect of preventing, slowing, or restricting a process or function, especially in biology or chemistry.
- The inhibitory signals in the brain help prevent overstimulation.
- Certain plants produce inhibitory chemicals to protect themselves from insects.
- The drug has an inhibitory effect on the growth of cancer cells.
Synonyms
Antonyms