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chemotherapeutics

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

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. chemotherapy.


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Etymology

Origin of chemotherapeutics

First recorded in 1910–15; chemo- + therapeutics

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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

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

It also significantly reduces the effectiveness of chemotherapeutics.

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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