antitumor Definition
preventing or inhibiting the growth or development of tumors.
Using antitumor: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "antitumor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The antitumor drug has shown promising results in clinical trials.
Example
A diet rich in antioxidants may have antitumor effects.
Example
The researchers are studying the antitumor properties of various plant extracts.
antitumor Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for antitumor
- anticancer
- antitumour
Summary: antitumor in Brief
'Antitumor' [ˌæntiˈtuːmər] is an adjective that describes something that prevents or inhibits the growth or development of tumors. It is often used to describe drugs or treatments that target cancer cells. For example, 'The antitumor drug has shown promising results in clinical trials.' A diet rich in antioxidants may also have antitumor effects.
