chemo

[ kee-moh, kem-oh ]

noun,plural che·mos.Informal.

chemotherapy or a chemotherapy treatment.

Origin of chemo

By shortening; see -o

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.

Origin of chemo-

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

Also especially before elements of Latin origin, chemi-.
Also especially before a vowel, chem-.

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How to use chemo in a sentence

They approved of Chemos having given a certain district to the Moabites, provided their god would give them one also.
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 10 (of 10) | Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)
Nick rapped the arm of his throne and glared at Chemos, the lustful one.
Satan and the Comrades | Ralph Bennitt

British Dictionary definitions for chemo (1 of 2)

chemo

/ (ˈkiːməʊ) /

noun

informal short for chemotherapy

British Dictionary definitions for chemo- (2 of 2)

chemo-

combining form

indicating that chemicals or chemical reactions are involved: chemotherapy

Origin of chemo-

New Latin, from Late Greek khēmeia; see alchemy

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