antineoplastic antibiotic

Antineoplastic antibiotic Anticancer antibiotic, antitumor antibiotic Oncology Any of a group of anticancer drugs that block cell growth by [more]Antineoplastic antibiotic - Community and Resources

Noun
1. an antibiotic drug used as an antineoplastic in chemotherapy
(hypernym) antibiotic, antibiotic drug
(hyponym) mithramycin, Mithracin

A type of anticancer drug that blocks cell growth by interfering with DNA, the genetic material in cells. Also called an anticancer antibiotic or antitumor antibiotic.