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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She has also published her story – described as "remarkable" by oncologists and other cancer survivors – in a book.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 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
This would have been unethical, as oncologists explained to the FDA.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
To highlight these concerns, Dulmage authored a paper in JCO Oncology Practice urging oncologists to discuss hair loss openly with patients and explain how biotin could affect test results.
From Science Daily ● May 7, 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
