chemo

1 of 2

noun

che·​mo ˈkē-(ˌ)mō 

: chemotherapy

chemo-

2 of 2

combining form

variants or less commonly chemi-

1

: chemical : chemistry

chemotaxis

2

: chemically

chemisorb

Examples of chemo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Saltwater rinse fix Saltwater rinses have been shown to be effective in treating chemo mouth and alleviating symptoms, Saini said. —Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025

In patients treated with nivolumab plus chemotherapy, pCR rates were statistically significant, nearly double those who received placebo plus chemo: 24.5% versus 13.8%, respectively. —New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2025

Wolff was a bit skeptical—after all that chemo, could a pill really be the answer? —Alexis Kayser, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025

No, the danger is what those charlatans exploit, namely our vulnerability to the narrative of natural healing, the irresistible allure of conquering cancer with a simple, intuitive approach that lies entirely within our power, no chemo or surgery required. —Alan Levinovitz, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

by shortening

Combining form

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

First Known Use

Noun

1977, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing chemo

• chemo brain

Rhymes for chemo

• fortissimo
• pianissimo

Kids Definition

chemo-

combining form

: chemical : chemistry

chemotaxis

Etymology

Combining form

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

Medical Definition

chemo

noun

ˈkē-ˌmō 

: chemotherapy