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Meaning of Chemotherapy

In simple words: A type of medicine used to treat cancer.

Chemotherapy in a sentence

  • The doctor explained the chemotherapy options available for her condition.
  • He felt fatigued after his third round of chemotherapy.
  • Chemotherapy can cause various side effects, including nausea and hair loss.
  • Many patients seek support groups after starting chemotherapy.
  • The research focused on improving chemotherapy effectiveness in treating specific cancers.

How to use Chemotherapy

Used mostly in medical contexts. Not informal and is specific to cancer treatment.

Grammar pattern

noun + with chemotherapy

Memory hint

Think of 'chemo' – like 'chemical' – treating cancer with special chemicals.

Related words

Collocations with Chemotherapy

  • undergo chemotherapy
  • chemotherapy drugs
  • chemotherapy treatment

Synonyms for Chemotherapy

  • cancer treatment
  • antineoplastic therapy
  • chemotherapeutic agents

Common mistakes with Chemotherapy

  • Confusing chemotherapy with radiation therapy.
  • Mispronouncing the term as 'chemo-therapy' instead of 'chemotherapy'.

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Frequently asked questions about Chemotherapy

What does Chemotherapy mean?

A type of medicine used to treat cancer.

What is the definition of Chemotherapy?

A treatment method using drugs to destroy or slow the growth of cancer cells.

How do you use Chemotherapy in a sentence?

The doctor explained the chemotherapy options available for her condition.

Can you give another example of Chemotherapy?

He felt fatigued after his third round of chemotherapy.

What are synonyms for Chemotherapy?

Common alternatives include cancer treatment, antineoplastic therapy, chemotherapeutic agents.

What words go with Chemotherapy?

It commonly pairs with undergo chemotherapy, chemotherapy drugs, chemotherapy treatment.

What are common mistakes when using Chemotherapy?

Confusing chemotherapy with radiation therapy. Mispronouncing the term as 'chemo-therapy' instead of 'chemotherapy'.

How do you pronounce Chemotherapy?

US: //ˌkiːməʊˈθɛrəpi//, UK: //ˌkɛməʊˈθɛrəpi//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Chemotherapy formal or informal?

"Chemotherapy" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Chemotherapy?

Used mostly in medical contexts. Not informal and is specific to cancer treatment.