variants
or less commonly chemi-
1
: chemical : chemistry
chemotaxis
2
: chemically
chemisorb
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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
Based on these findings, McCormack encouraged clinicians to offer an additional short course of chemo to their patients.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 22 Oct. 2024
Strips of adhesive tape hold the tube in place against the skin, whose heat causes the chemo liquids to rise and flow through my veins.
—Annie Ernaux, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
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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
Based on these findings, McCormack encouraged clinicians to offer an additional short course of chemo to their patients.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 22 Oct. 2024
Strips of adhesive tape hold the tube in place against the skin, whose heat causes the chemo liquids to rise and flow through my veins.
—Annie Ernaux, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024
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“Chemo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chemo. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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