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chimiothérapie

chemotherapy

noun shee-myoh-teh-rah-PEE Rare

Usage Note

Chimiothérapie is the standard medical term for cancer treatment using chemical agents. It is often shortened to chimio in everyday speech: elle suit une chimio — 'she is undergoing chemo'. The related adjective is chimiothérapeutique.

Examples

"Il supporte bien sa chimiothérapie."

Natural Translation

He is tolerating his chemotherapy well.

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