"antitarget" meaning in English

See antitarget in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: antitargets [plural]
Etymology: From anti- + target. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|anti|target}} anti- + target Head templates: {{en-noun}} antitarget (plural antitargets)
  1. (biochemistry) A receptor, enzyme, or other biological target that, when affected by a drug, causes undesirable side effects. Wikipedia link: antitarget Categories (topical): Biochemistry

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