chem-

combining form

Definition of CHEM-

: chemical : chemistry <chemotaxis>

: chemically <chemisorb>

chem- or chemo- also chemi-

New Latin, from Late Greek chēmeia alchemy — more at alchemy

Medical Dictionary

combining form

: chemical : chemistry <chemotherapy>

chem- or chemo- also chemi-

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