Meaning Of The Word Chemotherapy

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Chemotherapy Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Chemotherapy?

chemotherapy
uncountable noun: Chemotherapy is the treatment of disease using chemicals. It is often used in treating cancer.

chemotherapy in American English
the prevention or treatment of disease by the administration of drugs
noun: the treatment of disease by means of chemicals that have a specific toxic effect upon the disease-producing microorganisms or that selectively destroy cancerous tissue

chemotherapy in British English
noun: treatment of disease, esp cancer, by means of chemical agents

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