variants
or less commonly chemi-
1
: chemical : chemistry
chemotaxis
2
: chemically
chemisorb
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David Oliver, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
The Office alum underwent 12 rounds of chemo beginning in February and three weeks of radiation beginning in June.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Princess Kate makes her first public appearance after finishing chemo.
—Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 23 Sep. 2024
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
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Then radiation nuked anything the chemo might have missed.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
The Office alum underwent 12 rounds of chemo beginning in February and three weeks of radiation beginning in June.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Princess Kate makes her first public appearance after finishing chemo.
—Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 23 Sep. 2024
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
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“Chemo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chemo. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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