chemotherapy
Translation
chemotherapy
Examples
She is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer.
She is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer.
The chemotherapy treatment has side effects.
The chemotherapy treatment has side effects.
Grammar Patterns
((as sth.)) a treatment using chemicals, especially for cancer She is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chemo (short form)
Etymology
From 'chemo-' (chemical) and 'therapy' (treatment). It literally means 'treatment with chemicals'.
Memory Tips
Remember it as a combination of 'chemical' and 'therapy' to easily recall its meaning.