Definition of Oncology

1. Noun. The branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of tumors.

Generic synonyms: Medical Specialty, Medicine
Derivative terms: Oncologic, Oncological, Oncologist

Definition of Oncology

1. the science of tumors [n -GIES]

Medical Definition of Oncology

1. The study of diseases that cause cancer. (12 May 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Oncology

oncogenic virus
oncogenic viruses
oncogenous
oncogens
oncograph
oncography
oncoides
oncologic
oncological
oncologic nursing
oncologies
oncologist
oncologist
oncologists
oncology (current term)
oncology (current term)
oncolysis
oncolytic
oncome
Oncomelania
oncomes
oncometer
oncometric
oncometry
oncomice
oncoming
oncomings
oncomodulin
oncomouse
oncomouse

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