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mitotic inhibitor

Definition / meaning of mitotic inhibitor

A type of drug that blocks cell growth by stopping mitosis (cell division). They are used to treat cancer. Also called antimitotic agent.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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