Said of a drug intended to inhibit or prevent the maturation and proliferation of neoplasms that may become malignant, by targeting the DNA.
Inhibiting or preventing the development of neoplasms, checking the maturation and proliferation of malignant cells.
Inhibiting or preventing the growth and spread of neoplasms or cancerous cells.
Agent that helps prevent abnormal growths.
Any agent that inhibits or prevents the formation or maintenance of tumors.
A drug that prevents or attenuates the growth and proliferation of cancerous cells.
Drug that controls or kills cancer cells, used in the treatment of cancer by chemotherapy. There are several types of antineoplastic drugs, including alkylating agents (e.g., chlorambucil), antimetabolites (e.g., fluorouracil), periwinkle plant derivatives (e.g., vinblastine, vincristine), and antineoplastic antibiotics (e.g., adramycin, actinomycin-D, mithramycin). All are associated with unpleasant and sometimes serious side effects, which may include nausea and vomiting, hair loss, and suppression of bone marrow function.