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Chemotherapy

Definition: Chemotherapy is a medical treatment that employs powerful drugs to destroy or slow down the growth of cancer cells in the body. It is commonly used in combination with other treatments like surgery or radiation therapy.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective: chemotherapeutic
• Noun (singular): chemotherapy

Senses and Usages

1. Medical Treatment: Chemotherapy refers to the medical procedure used to treat cancer through the administration of drugs that target and kill cancer cells. It is often used as a systemic treatment, meaning it can affect cancer cells throughout the body. Chemotherapy may be employed as a primary or adjuvant treatment, depending on the type and stage of cancer.
   Example sentence: The patient underwent six cycles of chemotherapy to combat her aggressive breast cancer.
2. Adjective - Chemotherapeutic: Chemotherapeutic describes substances or drugs that have the ability to treat or inhibit the growth of cancer cells. It refers to the therapeutic effects of chemotherapy in eradicating or controlling cancer.
   Example sentence: The chemotherapeutic drug has proven effective in treating various forms of leukemia.

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