chemo

¹ American  

[kee-moh, kem-oh] / ˈki moʊ, ˈkɛm oʊ /

noun

Informal.

plural

chemos

1. chemotherapy or a chemotherapy treatment.

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chemo- ² American  

1. a combining form with the meanings “chemical,” “chemically induced,” “chemistry,” used in the formation of compound words.

   chemotherapy.

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chemo ¹ British  

/ ˈkiːməʊ /

noun

1. informal short for chemotherapy

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chemo- ² British  

combining form

1. indicating that chemicals or chemical reactions are involved

   chemotherapy

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Etymology

Origin of chemo¹

By shortening; -o

Origin of chemo-²

chem-, extracted from chemical or chemistry + -o- or -i-

Example Sentences

Hewlett says the album was also inspired by his late mother-in-law, Amo, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2010 and opted for Eastern medicine instead of chemo.

From Los Angeles Times

Kutler had her final chemo session last Friday, and doctors say her health prognosis is good.

From Los Angeles Times

Her first round of chemo and radiotherapy is over, although she is still living with the disease.

From Barron's

“And she was too tired from the chemo and didn’t want me ‘underfoot,’” she said, making them again.

From Literature

“I’m done with the chemo,” Laura replied.

From Literature