Chemotherapy
Pronunciation: /ˌkiːmoʊˈθɛrəpiː/
Chemotherapy (noun)
- Medical treatment that uses strong drugs to kill or stop the growth of cancer cells in the body.
- A general method of treating disease with chemical medicines that affect harmful cells or processes.
Examples
- Chemotherapy can shrink tumors and slow cancer growth.
- The doctor recommends chemotherapy after surgery to reduce risk.