oncology
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Noun — The branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and study of cancer.
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Etymology
From Greek onkos ("mass" or "tumor") plus -logy ("study of"); first recorded in English in 1857.
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What does “oncology” mean?
The word “oncology” means the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and study of cancer. In plain terms, the medical field focused on cancer.
How do you pronounce “oncology”?
“Oncology” is pronounced ong-KO-luhd-zhee (/ɒŋˈkɒləd͡ʒi/ in IPA).
How do you use “oncology” in a sentence?
Here is “oncology” used in a sentence: “She works in the oncology department of the hospital.”
What part of speech is “oncology”?
“Oncology” is a noun.
Where does the word “oncology” come from?
The word “oncology” dates back to around 1857 and comes from Greek. From Greek onkos ("mass" or "tumor") plus -logy ("study of"); first recorded in English in 1857.
Is “oncology” a common word?
“Oncology” is an uncommon word in modern English.