chemotherapy
Pronunciation: [ˌkiːmoʊˈθɛrəpi]
Word
Context: “medicine”
(noun) a type of treatment that uses special medicines to kill cancer cells in the body. Think of it as a strong medicine that helps people who are very sick from cancer.
Example
After starting chemotherapy, Jane felt hopeful about her recovery.
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Tom was too weak to continue his chemotherapy treatments.
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What side effects can someone expect from chemotherapy?
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