Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quimioterapia
Noun
/ˌkiːmi.oʊˈθɛrəpi/
Definition
A medical treatment that uses chemical substances to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells.
Examples
- Many patients experience side effects during quimioterapia.
- The doctor explained the process of quimioterapia before starting treatment.
Meaning
Chemotherapy is primarily used to treat cancer and is often combined with other treatments like surgery or radiation therapy.
Synonyms
- Chemotherapy
- Anti-cancer treatment
- Oncological therapy