adjective

anticancer

anticancer

Researchers are studying the anticancer properties of this plant.

Researchers are studying the anticancer properties of this plant.

He is on an anticancer drug.

He is on an anticancer drug.

((noun)) used to describe something that prevents or fights cancer. an anticancer drug

Synonyms: antitumor, antineoplastic

From the prefix 'anti-' (against) and 'cancer'. Literally 'against cancer'.

Think of 'anti-' as meaning 'against'. So, this word means 'against cancer'.

This page is designed for learning support. Please use it as a learning reference, not as a formal reference.