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Antineoplastic Antibiotic

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An antibiotic, or its derivative, that can kill or inhibit the growth of tumor cells. Antineoplastic antibiotics can interfere with the normal function of cellular nucleic acids and proteins. [ ]

Term info

Label

Antineoplastic Antibiotic

Synonyms
  • Anticancer Antibiotic
  • Anticancer Antibiotics
  • Antineoplastic Antibiotic
  • Antineoplastic Antibiotics
  • Antitumor Antibiotic
  • Antitumor Antibiotics
  • anticancer antibiotic
  • antineoplastic antibiotics
  • antitumor antibiotics
ALT DEFINITION

A type of anticancer drug that blocks cell growth by interfering with DNA, the genetic material in cells.

Legacy Concept Name

Antineoplastic_Antibiotic

Preferred Name

Antineoplastic Antibiotic

Semantic Type

Chemical Viewed Functionally

UMLS CUI

C0003236

code

C259

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