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alkylating agent
al·ky·lat·ing a·gent [ álki layting àyjənt ] (plural al·ky·lat·ing a·gents)


noun 
Definition:
 
anticancer drug: a drug that adds an alkyl group to DNA and blocks cell reproduction. Use: cancer treatment.
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