: impaired cognition (such as memory loss or lack of concentration) that has been observed in patients who have received chemotherapy
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThere are many side effects associated with chemo brain but some of them are confusion, difficulty concentrating and short-term memory problems. Madison Smalstig, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Sep. 2022 One area where her chemo brain has not affected her is in her research. Richard A. Marini, ExpressNews.com, 4 Sep. 2020 People with chemo brain often complain of a mix of impairments across several domains. Melissa Healy, Washington Post, 16 June 2018 That problem is evident in the wide-ranging estimates of how many patients are affected by chemo brain. Melissa Healy, Washington Post, 16 June 2018
Word History
First Known Use
1991, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
chemo brain
noun
: impaired cognition (such as memory loss or lack of concentration) that has been observed in patients who have received chemotherapy