noun
- the use of chemical substances or drugs to prevent the development or recurrence of disease, especially cancer
Usage: medical/scientific term; typically used in oncology and preventive medicine
Examples
- Chemoprevention strategies aim to reduce cancer risk in high-risk populations.
- Aspirin has been studied as a potential chemoprevention agent for colorectal cancer.
- The research team investigated chemoprevention approaches using natural compounds.
- Hormone therapy was once considered a chemoprevention option for breast cancer.
- Chemoprevention requires careful evaluation of benefits and potential side effects.
- Several clinical trials are testing new chemoprevention drugs for ovarian cancer.