antitumour
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Definition
- 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
- used in the treatment of cancer
- anticancer drug
- an antineoplastic effect