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oncology

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oncology /on·col·o·gy/ (ong-kol´ah-je) the sum of knowledge regarding tumors; the study of tumors.
on·col·o·gy (ng-kl-j)
n.
The branch of medicine dealing with the physical, chemical, and biological properties of tumors, including study of their development, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
onco·logi·cal (-k-lj-kl), onco·logic (-ljk) adj.
on·colo·gist n.
oncology
[ongkol′əjē]
Etymology: Gk, onkos, swelling, logos, science
1 the branch of medicine concerned with the study of malignancy.
2 the study of cancerous growths.
oncology (ongkol´jē),
n the scientific study that focuses on tumors and malignancy; the science of cancer.
oncology
the sum of knowledge regarding tumors; the study of tumors.
oncology
The study of cancer. See Gynecologic oncology, Hematology/oncology, Medical oncology, Psychooncology, Radiation oncology, Surgical oncology.


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