oncologist
noun
a physician who specializes in oncology.
oncologists
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pluralof oncologist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But oncologists say not all patients with melanoma are the right fit for neoadjuvant immunotherapy, and analysts argue that it’s unfair to compare the trials, which aren’t designed the same way.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
She has also published her story – described as "remarkable" by oncologists and other cancer survivors – in a book.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
A few oncologists suggested those might be caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV, just as cervical and some other cancers are.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
The therapy remains controversial among mainstream oncologists, in part because there are few rigorous clinical studies evaluating its efficacy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
According to Howard Jones and other gynecologic oncologists I talked with, the correct diagnosis wouldn’t have changed the way Henrietta’s cancer was treated.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
