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oncologist

nounmasculine/femininetechnicalcommon/õ.ku.luˈʒiʃ.tɐ/on·co·lo·gis·ta

Definition

1

A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer.

Usage examples

“The oncologist recommended a course of chemotherapy.”
“She is a leading oncologist in breast cancer research.”

Common combinations

medical oncologistsurgical oncologistradiation oncologist