Definition of Oncologist

1. Noun. A specialist in oncology.

Generic synonyms: Medical Specialist, Specialist
Derivative terms: Oncology

Definition of Oncologist

1. Noun. (oncology) A doctor or scientist who specializes in oncology. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Oncologist

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Oncologist

1. A doctor who specialises in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of individuals suffering with cancer. (16 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Oncologist

oncogenicity
oncogenomics
oncogenous
oncogens
oncograph
oncographs
oncography
oncoides
oncolite
oncolites
oncologic
oncologic nursing
oncological
oncologically
oncologies
oncologist (current term)
oncologists
oncology
oncolysis
oncolytic
oncome
oncomes
oncometer
oncometers
oncometric
oncometry
oncomice
oncoming
oncomings
oncomir

Literary usage of Oncologist

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Building a Better Delivery System: A New Engineering/health Care Partnership by Proctor P. Reid, W. Dale Compton, Jerome H. Grossman, Gary Fanjiang, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine (U.S.), National Academies Press (U.S.) (2005)
"A pediatric oncologist commented, “In the standard model of delivery of care to pediatric cancer patients, the onus of negotiating all aspects of treatment ..."

2. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"This means that the surgeon, radiation therapist, and medical oncologist must all be involved in such planning. Ideally, a cancer treatment team should also ..."

3. Lymphoma Project Report: Current Issues in Research and Treatment of AIDS by Michael Marco (1995)
"Most said that it all depended on the oncologist and also what city he/she ... But, if the oncologist was not in a cosmopolitan city and if he/she did not ..."

4. From Cancer Patient to Cancer Survivor: Lost in Transition: An American by Maria Elizabeth Hewitt, Patricia A. Ganz (2006)
"There was no intent in discussing the survivorship plan to convey a cessation of treatment by the oncologist. When I mentioned "closing the book," I was ..."

5. Ethics in Epidemiology and Public Health Practice: Collected Works by Steven S. Coughlin (1997)
"A pediatric oncologist at a regional cancer center has been asked by the mother of a ... Should the oncologist offer the test to the members of this family? ..."

6. Achieving High Educational Standards for All: Conference Summary by Christopher F. Edley, Timothy Ready, Catherine E. Snow (2002)
"I am not interested in giving my local oncologist the freedom to experiment and innovate. I would prefer that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) be ..."

7. Radiation Therapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment by Barry Leonard (1992)
"The radiation oncologist is the person referred to as "your doctor" ... The radiation oncologist works closely with other doctors involved in your care and ..."

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