chemo
What is another word for chemo? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Short for chemotherapy, a medical treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells.
We haven't recorded synonyms for chemo yet. You can still read its full definition, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use chemo
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a round of chemo
chemo treatment
undergo chemo
Very common in spoken and informal written English; "chemotherapy" is the formal medical term.
Frequently asked questions
What does “chemo” mean?
The word “chemo” means short for chemotherapy, a medical treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. In plain terms, the everyday short form of "chemotherapy", the drug treatment used against cancer.
How do you pronounce “chemo”?
“Chemo” is pronounced KEE-moh (/ˈkimoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “chemo” in a sentence?
Here is “chemo” used in a sentence: “She started her first round of chemo in March.”
What part of speech is “chemo”?
Depending on how it is used, “chemo” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “chemo” a common word?
“Chemo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “chemo” have?
“Chemo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: short for chemotherapy, a medical treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells.
