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antileukemic

antileukemic

5.5
A medicine that prevents or treats cancer of the blood
  • noun
  • /ˌæntiˌluːˈkiːmɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : antileucémico
  • Researchers are developing a new antileukemic that targets cancer cells more effectively.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed an antileukemic to help manage the patient's condition.

  • Researchers are developing a new antileukemic that targets cancer cells more effectively.

  • Some children respond well to the latest antileukemic drugs during treatment.

  • The doctor prescribed an antileukemic medication for her treatment.

  • Many antileukemic drugs have been developed in recent years.

  • The doctor prescribed an antileukemic to help manage the patient's condition.

  • Some children respond well to the latest antileukemic drugs during treatment.

Synonyms

cancer drug
vsantileukemic
  • Specialized
11 3.2

A medicine that treats cancer by killing or stopping cancer cells

focus on a single cancer type rather than treating cancers broadly
cytotoxic drug
vsantileukemic
  • Specialized
1 4.9

A medicine that kills cells and helps treat cancer during chemotherapy

target one cancer type specifically rather than acting broadly by cell toxicity
antineoplastic
vsantileukemic
  • Specialized
8.9

A drug that stops or slows the growth of cancer

is used to treat a single cancer type rather than cancers in general
antineoplastic drug
vsantileukemic
  • Specialized
5.5

A drug that stops or kills cancer cells, usually given in chemotherapy

are specific to treating one cancer type rather than general cancer care
antineoplastic antibiotic
vsantileukemic
  • Specialized
6.8

A medicine used to treat cancer that stops cancer cells from growing

treat a specific cancer type rather than being general cancer therapy
antimetabolite
vsantileukemic
  • Specialized
9.5

A drug that stops cells from using a chemical they need to grow and is used to treat cancer

aim at a single cancer type rather than acting by metabolic interference generally

Surface Forms

antileukemic singular
antileukemics plural

Etymology

Antileukemic as a noun means a medicine that fights leukemia; the parts anti- 'against' and leukemia 'white blood' show it is a drug used to work against the disease of the white blood cells.