main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search     From Phoenix5's Prostate Cancer Glossary chemotherapy Abbreviations: chemo Definition: (kee-mo-THER-a-pee) Slang: chemo. Treatment with drugs that have a specific toxic effect upon the cancer, usually interfering with cell reproduction (mitosis). Most are given intravenously but oral (by mouth) drugs may be added. The drugs may be antimitotic, antimetabolite, or antineoplastic. make another selection #s   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  WXYZ main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search The Glossary Booklet   -   The Personal Edition Definitions are provided for education only and are not medical advice. Created exclusively for Phoenix5. © 2002 Phoenix5.