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US/ˌkiː.moʊˈθer.ə.pi/
UK/ˌkiː.məʊˈθer.ə.pi/
the treatment of cancer using strong drugs
In context
My aunt lost her hair during chemotherapy, but it grew back later.
The doctor recommended six months of chemotherapy after surgery.
Chemotherapy can make patients feel very tired and sick.
Words that go with chemotherapy
verb + noun
- undergo chemotherapyHe had to undergo chemotherapy for a year.
- have chemotherapyPatients usually have chemotherapy every three weeks.
noun + preposition
- course of chemotherapyShe finished her last course of chemotherapy in May.
- side effects of chemotherapyNausea is one of the side effects of chemotherapy.
noun + noun
- chemotherapy treatmentChemotherapy treatment is now available at the provincial hospital.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
/ˌtʃe.moʊˈθer.ə.pi/Correct: /ˌkiː.moʊˈθer.ə.pi/