adjective

anticancer

anti-cancer, preventing cancer

She is on an anticancer diet.

She is on an anticancer diet.

Researchers are developing new anticancer drugs.

Researchers are developing new anticancer drugs.

((anticancer)) ((noun)) used to prevent or treat cancer Researchers are developing new anticancer drugs.

Synonyms: antineoplastic

Prefix 'anti-' (against) + 'cancer'. Literally 'against cancer'.

'Anti' means against. So, 'anticancer' is 'against cancer'. Easy to remember.

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