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chemo
[ kee-moh, kem-oh ]
/ ˈki moʊ, ˈkɛm oʊ /
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noun, plural che·mos.Informal.
chemotherapy or a chemotherapy treatment.
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Origin of chemo
By shortening; see -o
Words nearby chemo
Other definitions for chemo (2 of 2)
chemo-
a combining form with the meanings “chemical,” “chemically induced,” “chemistry,” used in the formation of compound words: chemotherapy.
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British Dictionary definitions for chemo (1 of 2)
British Dictionary definitions for chemo (2 of 2)
chemo-
chemi- or before a vowel chem-
combining form
indicating that chemicals or chemical reactions are involvedchemotherapy
Word Origin for chemo-
New Latin, from Late Greek khēmeia; see alchemy
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Medical definitions for chemo (1 of 2)
chemo
[ kē′mō ]
n.
Chemotherapy or a chemotherapeutic treatment.
Medical definitions for chemo (2 of 2)
chemo-
pref.
Chemicals; chemical:chemotherapy.
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