chronooncology

chronooncology definition - medical

chron·o·on·col·o·gy (krŏnˌō-ŏng-kŏlˈə-jē)

noun
  1. The study of the influence of biological rhythms on neoplastic growth.
  2. Anticancer treatment based on the timing of drug administration.

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