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Chemotherapy
Pronunciation
Definition 1
Treatment with drugs that kill cancer cells. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
The use of synthetic or naturally-occurring chemicals for the treatment of diseases. Although this term is used to describe any therapy involving the use of chemical-based agents, it is particularly used to refer to the use of chemical-based agents to treat cancer. Antineoplastic chemotherapy works by arresting or killing the growth and spread of cancer cells. Chemotherapy may also include agents that enhance immune function or alter hormonal activity. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
Treatment with anticancer drugs. (NCI Dictionary)
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