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
Each month, Zahab went for a few days of chemo and monoclonal therapy. Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 2 May 2025 Instead, Harvey did 16 months of chemo followed by immunotherapy. Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025 Most, if not all, are here for the day — three-four-five hours of chemo and pre- and post-treatments of steroids and other medications. Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025 Hopefully no chemo or radiation after this and I should have normal function with my breathing. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chemo

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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“Chemo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chemo. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

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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