cancrivorous

/ˌkænkrɪˈvɔːrəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or characterized by a tendency to consume or destroy cancerous tissues or cells, especially in the treatment of cancer.

“The cancrivorous properties of the new medication made it a promising treatment for various types of cancer.”

Synonyms

  • cancrotic
  • oncophagous

Antonyms

  • benign
  • non-cancerous