noun

chemotherapy

chemotherapy

She is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer.

She is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer.

The chemotherapy treatment has side effects.

The chemotherapy treatment has side effects.

((chemotherapy)) a medical treatment using chemicals. She is undergoing chemotherapy.

Synonyms: chemo; Related treatments: radiotherapy, immunotherapy

From 'chemo-' (relating to chemicals) and 'therapy' (treatment). Literally 'chemical treatment'.

Break it down: 'chemo' for chemical, 'therapy' for treatment. It's a therapy using chemicals.

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