chemo

1 of 2

noun

che·​mo ˈkē-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce chemo (audio)

chemo-

2 of 2

combining form

variants or less commonly chemi-
1
: chemical : chemistry
chemotaxis
2
: chemically
chemisorb

Examples of chemo in a Sentence

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Noun
With unrepentant determination, Martha opts to euthanize herself once the chemo treatments stop working, and to do so with style, dignity, and a death pill. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2024 Alberta, who is undergoing chemo for cancer, gets possessed by the devil and becomes almost unrecognizable. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Sep. 2024 Ringing that bell, finishing chemo and on your way! Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2024 The report, the detailed forecast, and the lumpectomy Simpson underwent with no follow-up chemo, were not widely available to breast cancer patients as recently as 15 years ago. Andre Mouchard, Orange County Register, 28 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for chemo 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

by shortening

Combining form

chem- (in chemical entry 1) + -o-

First Known Use

Noun

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chemo was in 1977

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Cite this Entry

“Chemo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chemo. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

chemo-

combining form
: chemical : chemistry
chemotaxis
Etymology

Combining form

scientific Latin, from Greek chēmeia "alchemy" — related to alchemy, chemistry

Medical Definition

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