oncology
[ ong-kol-uh-jee ]
/ ɒŋˈkɒl ə dʒi /
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noun
the branch of medical science dealing with tumors, including the origin, development, diagnosis, and treatment of malignant neoplasms.
the study of cancer.
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OTHER WORDS FROM oncology
on·co·log·ic [ong-kuh-loj-ik], /ˌɒŋ kəˈlɒdʒ ɪk/, on·co·log·i·cal, adjectiveon·col·o·gist, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for oncology
oncology
/ (ɒŋˈkɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the branch of medicine concerned with the study, classification, and treatment of tumours
Derived forms of oncology
oncological (ˌɒŋkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectiveoncologist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for oncology
oncology
[ ŏng-kŏl′ə-jē ]
n.
The branch of medicine dealing with the physical, chemical, and biological properties of tumors, including study of their development, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Other words from oncology
on′co•log′i•cal (-kə-lŏj′ĭ-kəl) null adj.on•col′o•gist n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for oncology
oncology
[ ŏn-kŏl′ə-jē ]
The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
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Cultural definitions for oncology
oncology
[ (ong-kol-uh-jee, on-kol-uh-jee) ]
The branch of medicine devoted to the study, treatment, and cure of cancer.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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