antiblastic

/æntɪˈblæstɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the inhibition of mitosis, especially in cancer research

“The antiblastic compound showed promising results in clinical trials.”

2. noun

a substance or agent that inhibits mitosis, especially in cancer research

“The antiblastic agent was administered to the patient as a last resort.”

Synonyms

  • antimiotic
  • mitois inhibitor

Antonyms

  • mitogenic
  • proliferative agent