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单词 chemoprevention
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Definition of chemoprevention in English:

chemoprevention

noun ˌkiːmə(ʊ)prɪˈvɛnʃnˌkɛmə(ʊ)prɪˈvɛnʃn
  • The prevention of disease by the administration of drugs or other chemical agents; (in later use especially) the administration of dietary supplements, plant extracts, etc., to prevent the development of cancer.

Origin

1960s. From chemo- + prevention. Compare earlier chemoprophylaxis.

 
 

Definition of chemoprevention in US English:

chemoprevention

noun
  • The prevention of disease by the administration of drugs or other chemical agents; (in later use especially) the administration of dietary supplements, plant extracts, etc., to prevent the development of cancer.

Origin

1960s. From chemo- + prevention. Compare earlier chemoprophylaxis.

 
 
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