oncology
nounfemininetécnico/õkulugɨˈiɐ/técnico
on·co·lo·gi·a
Definition
The branch of medicine that studies and treats tumors, especially cancerous ones.
She is a specialist in pediatric oncology.
The new hospital has a very well-equipped oncology department.
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Common collocations
pediatric oncologyoncology hospitaloncology treatment
Etymology
Do grego 'ónkos' (massa, tumor) + '-logia' (estudo).