The Use of Any Chemical in the Treatment, Relief, or Prophylaxis

Question

The use of any chemical in the treatment, relief, or prophylaxis of a disease is called ______.
A) prophylaxis
B) chemotherapy
C) selective toxicity
D) nephrotoxicity
E) synergism

Accepted Answer

Chemotherapy refers to the use of chemicals (which can be drugs or other compounds) in the treatment, relief, or prevention of disease.