chemo

/ˈkimoʊ/
noun
  1. Short for chemotherapy; treatment of cancer using drugs that kill or slow the growth of cancer cells.
    • The doctor explained the side effects of chemo before the first session.
    • Many patients lose their hair during chemo, but it often grows back afterward.
    • She started chemo last month and is feeling tired but hopeful.
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