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antimicrotubule agent

Meaning of antimicrotubule agent: A type of drug that blocks cell growth by stopping mitosis (cell division).

Definition of antimicrotubule agent

A type of drug that blocks cell growth by stopping mitosis (cell division). Antimicrotubule agents interfere with microtubules (cellular structures that help move chromosomes during mitosis). They are used to treat cancer.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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