chemotherapeutics
Americannoun
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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
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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