chemotherapy

noun
UK: /ˌkiː.məʊˈθer.ə.pi/
US: /ˌkiː.moʊˈθer.ə.pi/

  1. The treatment of disease, especially cancer, using chemical substances.

    1. She had chemotherapy to treat her cancer and felt very tired.
    2. The doctor recommended chemotherapy as the most effective treatment option given the aggressive nature of the tumor.

  2. Drugs used to treat cancer.

    1. This chemotherapy made my hair fall out.
    2. The side effects of chemotherapy, such as nausea and fatigue, can be challenging for many patients.

Synonyms

chemo

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chemotherapy" in English means: The treatment of disease, especially cancer, using chemical substances., Drugs used to treat cancer..

The phonetic transcription of "chemotherapy" is /ˌkiː.məʊˈθer.ə.pi/ in British English and /ˌkiː.moʊˈθer.ə.pi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chemotherapy": chemo.

Example usage of "chemotherapy": "She had chemotherapy to treat her cancer and felt very tired.". More examples on the page.