The treatment of disease, especially cancer, using chemical substances.
chemo+therapy
Shared component: chemo · chemical
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chemo
chemical
Related forms: chemo · 3 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesRelating to or used in the treatment of disease with chemical substances, especially in the treatment of cancer.
chemo+therapeutic
Shared component: chemo · chemical
chemoExtended relation
A short form for chemotherapy, the treatment of disease, especially cancer, using chemical substances.
chem+o
Extended relation: chemo · chemical