1. relating to or denoting the use of chemical substances or drugs to prevent the development of disease, especially cancer
Usage: medical/scientific term; commonly used in oncology and preventive medicine

1. a chemical substance or drug used to prevent the development of disease, especially cancer
Usage: medical/scientific term; often used in plural form

Examples

• Researchers are studying chemopreventive agents that may reduce cancer risk in high-risk populations.
• The chemopreventive properties of certain compounds have shown promise in clinical trials.
• Aspirin has been investigated as a potential chemopreventive for colorectal cancer.
• Several chemopreventiives are now recommended for individuals with a family history of breast cancer.
• The development of new chemopreventiives is a major focus of cancer research.
• Dietary compounds with chemopreventive effects include polyphenols and antioxidants.