chemo
word
Definition
A casual, shortened way to say 'chemotherapy,' a treatment for cancer where drugs are used to destroy cancer cells.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal; used mostly in speech and friendly writing, not in official or medical documents. 'Chemo' always refers to cancer treatment. Common in phrases like 'chemo session,' 'chemo side effects.' Avoid in formal conversation.
Spanish: quimio (abreviatura de quimioterapia)Portuguese (BR): quimio (abreviação de quimioterapia)Portuguese (PT): quimio (abreviatura de quimioterapia)Chinese (Simplified): 化疗 (口语缩写)Chinese (Traditional): 化療 (口語縮寫)Hindi: कीमो (कीमोथेरेपी का संक्षिप्त रूप)Arabic: كيمو (اختصار للعلاج الكيميائي)Bengali: কেমোRussian: химиотерапия (разговорное) - химио (разг.)Japanese: 抗がん剤治療（カジュアル） - ケモVietnamese: hóa trị (thân mật)Korean: 항암치료 (비격식) - 케모Turkish: kemoterapi (gündelik)Urdu: کیمو (عام زبان)Indonesian: kemo (tidak formal)
Example Sentences
She starts chemo tomorrow.
basic
My dad lost his hair during chemo.
basic
Chemo can make people feel tired.
basic
I'm finally done with chemo—can't wait to feel normal again!
natural
She missed a lot of work because of chemo appointments.
natural
Even after chemo, the doctors are still monitoring her closely.
natural