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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The selective destruction of diseased or malignant tissue by means of chemical substances; used especially in the treatment of the skin. uncountable
2. 2
   use of chemical to destroy diseased or malignant tissue; used in treatment of skin cancer wordnet

Etymology

From chemo- + surgery.

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