oncology

[ong-kol-uh-jee]

noun

1. the branch of medical science dealing with tumors, including the origin, development, diagnosis, and treatment of malignant neoplasms.

2. the study of cancer.

oncology

/ ˌɒŋkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl, ɒŋˈkɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the branch of medicine concerned with the study, classification, and treatment of tumours

oncology

1. The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

oncology

1. The branch of medicine devoted to the study, treatment, and cure of cancer.

Other Word Forms

• oncologic adjective
• oncological adjective
• oncologist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of oncology¹

First recorded in 1855–60; onco- + -logy

Example Sentences

The company’s strength lies in its diversification, with its portfolio of more than 30 products and an extensive pipeline across hematology, oncology, cardiology, immunology, and neuroscience.

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“Abbott has not participated in the fast-growing oncology diagnostics market, and Exact would allow for a platform to do just that,” William Blair’s Andrew Brackmann told investors before the deal was confirmed.

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This was the second large-scale clinical trial for giredestrant to achieve a positive outcome, following results from another study with patients who had advanced breast cancer presented at an oncology congress in October, it said.

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It will also submit for adoption in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines for oncology treatment.

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Keytruda has since been approved for some 40 types of cancer and become a mainstay in oncology treatment.

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