Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-tee-nee-oh-plas-tik, an-tahy-]
- /ˌæn tiˌni oʊˈplæs tɪk, ˌæn taɪ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-tee-nee-oh-plas-tik, an-tahy-]
- /ˌæn tiˌni oʊˈplæs tɪk, ˌæn taɪ-/
Definitions of antineoplastic word
- adjective antineoplastic acting against tumours 3
- noun antineoplastic a drug that acts against tumours 3
- noun antineoplastic An antineoplastic is any drug used to inhibit the growth and spread of cancerous cells. 3
- adjective antineoplastic destroying, inhibiting, or preventing the growth or spread of neoplasms. 1
- noun antineoplastic an antineoplastic substance. 1
- noun antineoplastic (oncology) Inhibiting the development of tumours. 1
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Origin of antineoplastic
First appearance:
before 1965 One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1965-70; anti- + neoplastic
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Parts of speech for Antineoplastic
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antineoplastic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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