antiblastic
|an-ti-blas-tic|
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/ˌæn.tiˈblæs.tɪk/
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/ˌæn.tɪˈblæs.tɪk/
against cell budding/growth
Etymology
'antiblastic' originates from Greek elements, specifically the Greek word 'blastos', where 'anti-' meant 'against' and 'blastos' meant 'bud' or 'sprout'.
'antiblastic' changed from New Latin/modern medical coinages such as 'antiblasticus' or French 'antiblastique' and eventually became the modern English word 'antiblastic'.
Initially, it meant 'acting against budding or embryonic development,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'inhibiting pathological cell proliferation (e.g., tumors)'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
inhibiting or opposing cell growth or proliferation, especially referring to agents or treatments that hinder the growth of tumors (anticancer action).
The new compound demonstrated antiblastic effects against several types of malignant cells in vitro.
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Adjective 2
preventing or inhibiting the formation or development of 'blasts' (immature or embryonic cells); used in pathological or developmental contexts to indicate suppression of budding/early cell differentiation.
Historically, some therapies were described as antiblastic when they prevented the formation of immature blood cells.
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Last updated: 2025/08/28 00:46