chemoprevention

che·mo·pro·phy·lax·is

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kee-moh-proh-fuh-lak-sis, -prof-uh-, kem-oh-]
- /ˌki moʊˌproʊ fəˈlæk sɪs, -ˌprɒf ə-, ˌkɛm oʊ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kee-moh-proh-fuh-lak-sis, -prof-uh-, kem-oh-]
- /ˌki moʊˌproʊ fəˈlæk sɪs, -ˌprɒf ə-, ˌkɛm oʊ-/

Definitions of chemoprevention word

noun chemoprevention the prevention of disease, esp cancer, by means of chemical agents 3
noun chemoprevention prevention of disease by means of chemical agents or drugs or by food nutrients. 1
noun chemoprevention the prevention of disease by the use of food supplements, drugs etc. 0

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Origin of chemoprevention

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40; chemo- + prophylaxis

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Parts of speech for Chemoprevention

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chemoprevention popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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