Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Used against tumors, especially cancerous tumors: Describes a substance, agent, or effect that inhibits the development, growth, or spread of a tumor. It is primarily used in the context of cancer treatment.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The researchers are studying the antitumour properties of the new compound.
  • This drug has demonstrated significant antitumour activity in clinical trials.
  • The therapy aims to enhance the body's natural antitumour response.

Advanced Usage

• "Antitumour immunity": Refers to the immune system's ability to recognize and destroy tumor cells.
  • The vaccine is designed to stimulate antitumour immunity.
• "Antitumour efficacy": Describes how effective a treatment is against a tumor.
  • The study compared the antitumour efficacy of two different chemotherapy regimens.

Variants and Related Words

• Antitumor (adj): An alternative spelling, more common in American English. It has the same meaning as "antitumour".
• Antineoplastic (adj): A more formal or clinical synonym, meaning "inhibiting or preventing the growth and spread of malignant cells".
• Anticancer (adj): A broader, more general term meaning "active against cancer". While often used interchangeably with "antitumour," it can encompass a wider range of anti-cancer strategies.

Synonyms

• Anticancer: Acting to prevent, inhibit, or treat cancer.
• Antineoplastic: Preventing the development, growth, or proliferation of malignant cells.
• Oncolytic: Specifically causing the destruction of tumor cells.

Related Phrases and Compounds

• Antitumour agent: A substance that fights tumors.
  • Paclitaxel is a powerful antitumour agent.
• Antitumour effect: The result or action of inhibiting a tumor.
  • The combination therapy showed a synergistic antitumour effect.
• Antitumour drug: A medication used to treat cancer.
  • She is participating in a trial for a new antitumour drug.

Adjective

1. used in the treatment of cancer
   • anticancer drug
   • an antineoplastic effect