kemoterapötik
Kemoterapötik refers to the use of chemical agents, primarily drugs, to treat diseases. In modern medicine, the term is most commonly associated with chemotherapy, a type of cancer treatment that uses powerful chemicals to kill fast-growing cells in the body. These drugs can be administered in various ways, including intravenously, orally, or through injection. Chemotherapy works by interfering with the cell division process, targeting cancer cells that divide more rapidly than most normal cells. However, because it affects all rapidly dividing cells, chemotherapy can also harm healthy tissues like hair follicles, bone marrow, and the lining of the digestive tract, leading to common side effects.
Beyond cancer, chemotherapeutic agents can also be employed in other medical contexts. For instance, certain antimicrobial