chemoresistance
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The ability of cancer cells to survive chemotherapy drugs
- noun
- /ˌkiːmoʊrɪˈzɪstəns/
- Specialized
:
quimiorresistencia
- Therefore, targeting CSCs is an effective approach to counteract chemoresistance.
Examples
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Many patients struggle with chemoresistance, making their treatment more difficult.
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The research aims to understand the mechanisms behind chemoresistance in tumor cells.
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Doctors must consider chemoresistance when planning treatment options for cancer patients.
How Resistant
chemoresistance
- Specialized
chemosensitivity
- Specialized
Surface Forms
chemoresistance singular
chemoresistances plural
Morphology
chemoresistance = resistance (transparent) = chemo + resistance
Meaning is directly 'resistance' to chemicals/chemotherapy; 'chemo-' is a productive combining form and the composition is straightforward.
Etymology
The word chemoresistance comes from chemo-, which refers to 'chemical' or 'chemotherapy', and resistance, which means 'to resist' or 'stand against'. So chemoresistance is when cancer cells 'stand against' chemotherapy drugs and the treatment becomes less effective.
