Chemoprevention

/ˌkɛməprɪˈvɛnʃən/
noun

Chemoprevention is the use of drugs or substances to reduce the risk of cancer.

Certain vitamins and drugs may provide chemoprevention against specific cancers.
Visual representation of "chemoprevention" - Chemoprevention is the use of drugs or substances to reduce the risk of cancer.

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Formal

cancer prevention,preventive treatment,pharmaceutical intervention

noun

Chemoprevention is the use of drugs or substances to reduce the risk of cancer.

Certain vitamins and drugs may provide chemoprevention against specific cancers.
Visual representation of "chemoprevention" - Chemoprevention is the use of drugs or substances to reduce the risk of cancer.

Usage tips

Formal

cancer prevention,preventive treatment,pharmaceutical intervention

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Medical Context

Involves the study and application of agents to prevent cancer.

Chemoprevention has been researched extensively in clinical trials.
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Public Health

Refers to the broader application of cancer risk reduction for populations.

Programs focusing on chemoprevention can help lower cancer rates in communities.
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Substance Use

Includes both natural and synthetic agents.

Chemoprevention can involve common dietary substances like certain teas.
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Medical Context

Involves the study and application of agents to prevent cancer.

Chemoprevention has been researched extensively in clinical trials.
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Public Health

Refers to the broader application of cancer risk reduction for populations.

Programs focusing on chemoprevention can help lower cancer rates in communities.
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Substance Use

Includes both natural and synthetic agents.

Chemoprevention can involve common dietary substances like certain teas.
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Medical Context

Involves the study and application of agents to prevent cancer.

Chemoprevention has been researched extensively in clinical trials.
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Public Health

Refers to the broader application of cancer risk reduction for populations.

Programs focusing on chemoprevention can help lower cancer rates in communities.
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Substance Use

Includes both natural and synthetic agents.

Chemoprevention can involve common dietary substances like certain teas.
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