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

/ ŏn-kŏl′ə-jē /

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 .

Derived Forms

• onˈcologist, noun
• oncological, adjective

Other Words From

• on·co·log·ic [ong-k, uh, -, loj, -ik], onco·logi·cal adjective
• on·colo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of oncology¹

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

Example Sentences

Those include two major medical facilities and also hospitals that offer such specialized medical care as obstetrics, paediatrics and oncology.

From Salon

However Dr Greg Rossi, AstraZeneca's head of oncology for Europe and Canada, believes the company is asking a fair price.

From BBC

In addition to her treatment, she is also seeing a psychologist who specialises in oncology, the treatment of cancer.

From BBC

"And when I was on the oncology unit last year, everyone was talking about Strictly - the nation loves it and it gives people something to look forward to. I felt so proud I'm part of that show."

From BBC

Professor of Oncology Sirpa Leppä, who heads the research group, emphasises the clinical significance of KLHL6.

From Science Daily