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| an·ti·me·tab·o·lite [ àntee mə tábbə lt, àntī mə tábbə lt ] (plural an·ti·me·tab·o·lites) |
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substance affecting cell growth: a synthetic substance similar to one needed for normal cell growth that disrupts cell development by replacing the natural metabolite. Antimetabolites may be used in cancer therapy.
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