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chemo noun[ U or C ] informaluk /ˈkiː.məʊ/ us /ˈkiː.moʊ/ abbreviation for chemotherapy: the treatment of diseases, especially cancer, using chemicals: I've been having chemo twice a week for prostate cancer. Eric underwent two rounds of chemo and radiation, but the disease returned. I lost my hair in each one of the four chemos that I did before this one. It is vital to drink a lot of water when on chemo to flush the toxins out. The tumour was removed and she began six months of chemo. Before starting her chemo, she needs treatment to increase her red blood cell count. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Medicine in different forms bactericidal biopharmaceutical blister pack bolus booster Caplet enema HRT medication palliative pill potion prescription recommended dose remedy RT scrip syringe topically unction |