variants
or less commonly chemi-
1
: chemical : chemistry
chemotaxis
2
: chemically
chemisorb
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Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
When Russia began its full-scale invasion, Sonya's family was told the hospital was redirecting its resources to treat wounded soldiers, and Sonya's chemo would be delayed indefinitely.
—Time Photo Department, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
Palliative care, surgery, radiation, chemo, monitoring for changes: These can all be options for pet owners.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
For example, one type of chemo that people with leukemia or lymphomas may get before a stem-cell transplant is known for inducing early menopause in about 80% of people.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
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He was referred to City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Research and Treatment Center in Antelope Valley, about 45 minutes from his home, and began chemo in August 2021.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
When Russia began its full-scale invasion, Sonya's family was told the hospital was redirecting its resources to treat wounded soldiers, and Sonya's chemo would be delayed indefinitely.
—Time Photo Department, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
Palliative care, surgery, radiation, chemo, monitoring for changes: These can all be options for pet owners.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
For example, one type of chemo that people with leukemia or lymphomas may get before a stem-cell transplant is known for inducing early menopause in about 80% of people.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Chemo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chemo. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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