chemotherapy
|che-mo-ther-a-py|
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/ˌkiːmoʊˈθɛrəpi/
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/ˌkiːməʊˈθɛrəpi/
cancer treatment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chemotherapy' originates from the Greek words 'khemia' meaning 'alchemy' and 'therapeia' meaning 'treatment'.
Historical Evolution
'chemotherapy' was derived from the German word 'Chemotherapie', which was used in the early 20th century to describe the use of chemicals to treat diseases.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'treatment with chemicals', but over time it evolved to specifically refer to the treatment of cancer using chemical substances.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41