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impuberism

n.

1. a state of not having reached puberty because of age or delayed development.

2. the continuation of childhood characteristics into adolescence or adulthood. Also called impuberty.

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chemotherapy

chemotherapy

n. the use of chemical agents to treat diseases, particularly cancer, in which case it is contrasted with radiation therapy. —chemotherapeutic adj. —chemotherapist n.