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chemotherapeutics

American

[kee-moh-ther-uh-pyoo-tiks, kem-oh-] / ˌki moʊˌθɛr əˈpyu tɪks, ˌkɛm oʊ- /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

chemotherapy.

Other Word Forms

chemotherapeutic adjective
chemotherapeutical adjective
chemotherapeutically adverb

Etymology

Origin of chemotherapeutics

First recorded in 1910–15; chemo- + therapeutics

Example Sentences

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"Today's chemotherapeutics kill everything they encounter," Mirkin said.

From Science Daily • Nov. 5, 2025

All genetic risks appeared magnified by childhood exposure to alkylating agents, a common class of chemotherapeutics.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2024

It also significantly reduces the effectiveness of chemotherapeutics.

From Science Daily • Sep. 20, 2023

For instance, in acidic environments, doxorubicin -- one of the current leading chemotherapeutics -- goes through what's known as ion trapping.

From Science Daily • Sep. 20, 2023

Other tumour-resident bacteria can metabolize chemotherapeutics, which further contributes to drug resistance.

From Nature • Jan. 28, 2020

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