Anticancer: meaning, definitions and examples
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anticancer
[ ˌæntiˈkænsər ]
medical treatment
Anticancer refers to agents, substances, or treatments that are used to prevent, inhibit, or treat cancer. These can include medications, therapies, and lifestyle choices that contribute to reducing the risk of cancer development or progression. Anticancer drugs, for instance, work by targeting cancer cells to destroy them or slow their growth while sparing healthy cells as much as possible. Research in anticancer treatments is a significant field in medicine, leading to the development of various therapies, including chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy.
Synonyms
anticancer treatment, cancer-fighting, tumor-inhibiting
Examples of usage
- Anticancer properties of certain foods are being studied.
- She is undergoing anticancer therapy.
- Anticancer medications have varying side effects.
- Scientists are discovering new anticancer drug compounds.
Translations
Translations of the word "anticancer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 anticancerígeno
🇮🇳 एंटी-कैंसर
🇩🇪 krebsvorbeugend
🇮🇩 anti-kanker
🇺🇦 антикарциногенний
🇵🇱 przeciwnowotworowy
🇯🇵 抗がん剤
🇫🇷 anticancéreux
🇪🇸 anticancerígeno
🇹🇷 kanser önleyici
🇰🇷 항암
🇸🇦 مضاد للسرطان
🇨🇿 protirakovinný
🇸🇰 protirakovinový
🇨🇳 抗癌的
🇸🇮 protivnetumorski
🇮🇸 krabbameinsvörn
🇰🇿 рактан қорғайтын
🇬🇪 ანტიკანცეროგენი
🇦🇿 xərçəng əleyhinə
🇲🇽 anticancerígeno
Etymology
The term 'anticancer' is a compound word formed by combining the prefix 'anti-' which means against, with the word 'cancer'. The prefix 'anti-' is of Greek origin, derived from 'anti', meaning 'against' or 'opposite'. The word 'cancer' comes from the Latin 'cancer', which means 'crab', a reference to how the disease spreads in a crab-like manner by invading surrounding tissues. The earliest known use of the term dates back to the 20th century, as medical science began to advance and understand the nature of cancer and its treatments. This period saw a surge in research dedicated to finding ways to combat cancer effectively, leading to various forms of anticancer treatments and therapies that we recognize today.