oncology

oncology definition - medical

on·col·o·gy (ŏng-kŏlˈə-jē)

noun
The branch of medicine dealing with the physical, chemical, and biological properties of tumors, including study of their development, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Related Forms:

  • onˌco·logˈi·cal (-kə-lŏjˈĭ-kəl), onˌco·logˈic (-lŏjˈĭk) adjective

Related Forms:

  • on·colˈo·gist noun

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