oncologist
nounmasculine/femininetécnico/õ.ku.luˈʒiʃ.tɐ/medium
on·co·lo·gis·ta
Definition
A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer.
The oncologist recommended a course of chemotherapy.
She is a leading oncologist in breast cancer research.
Common collocations
medical oncologistsurgical oncologistradiation oncologist
Etymology
Do grego 'ónkos' ('volume, tumor') + '-logista' (sufixo para especialista).