oncology
/ɔn'kɔlədʤi/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of tumors: Oncology is the medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and research of cancer.
Usage
- Oncology is a field that involves various treatment modalities, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery.
- A doctor who specializes in this field is called an oncologist.
- The term is used in both clinical and research contexts.
Examples
- Noun:
- She decided to specialize in oncology after her grandmother was diagnosed with cancer.
- Advances in oncology have significantly improved survival rates for many types of cancer.
- The hospital has a dedicated oncology ward for cancer patients.
Advanced Usage
- Medical Oncology: A subspecialty focusing on the use of medication, such as chemotherapy, to treat cancer.
- He is receiving treatment from a medical oncologist.
- Radiation Oncology: A subspecialty focusing on the use of radiation therapy to treat cancer.
- The radiation oncology team planned her treatment carefully.
- Surgical Oncology: A subspecialty focusing on the surgical removal of tumors.
- The surgical oncology procedure was successful.
Variants and Related Words
- Oncologist (n): A physician who specializes in oncology.
- The oncologist explained the treatment options.
- Oncological (adj): Relating to oncology.
- The conference focused on the latest oncological research.
Synonyms
- Cancer medicine: (Informal) The field of medicine dealing with cancer.
- Carcinology: (Rare, and more commonly refers to the study of crustaceans) The study of cancer; oncology.
Related Phrases and Terms
- Clinical oncology: The practical application of oncology to patient care.
- He works in the department of clinical oncology.
- Pediatric oncology: The branch of oncology dealing with cancers in children.
- Pediatric oncology requires specialized care and approaches.
Noun
- the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of tumors