oncology
[ong-kol´ŏ-je] 1. the sum of knowledge regarding
tumors and
cancer, or the study of these conditions.
2. the care and treatment of patients with
tumors or
cancer.
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on·col·o·gy
(ong-kol'ŏ-jē), The study or science dealing with the physical, chemical, and biologic properties and features of neoplasms, including causation, pathogenesis, and treatment.
[onco- + G. logos, study]
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oncology
(ŏn-kŏl′ə-jē, ŏng-)n. The branch of medicine that deals with tumors, including study of their development, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
on′co·log′i·cal (-kə-lŏj′ĭ-kəl), on′co·log′ic (-lŏj′ĭk) adj.
on·col′o·gist n.
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on·col·o·gy
(on-kol'ŏ-jē) The study or science dealing with the physical, chemical, and biologic properties and features of neoplasms, including causation, pathogenesis, and treatment.
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oncology
The study of the causes, features and treatment of cancer. An oncologist is a cancer specialist.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
on·col·o·gy
(on-kol'ŏ-jē) Study or science dealing with physical, chemical, and biologic properties and features of neoplasms, including causation, pathogenesis, and treatment.
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