noun
oncologist
ong-KO-luhd-zhihst
Oncologist (noun) means a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer. Example: “Her oncologist recommended starting chemotherapy right away.”
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A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer.
"Her oncologist recommended starting chemotherapy right away."
"There's been a lot of screening, and people still die," says Ian Thompson, a urologic oncologist at the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio."
— Jennifer Couzin, BIOMARKERS: Metabolite in Urine May Point To High-Risk Prostate Cancer (2009)
How to use oncologist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cancer specialist doctor.
Common pairings
pediatric oncologist
see an oncologist
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Word forms
- Plural
- oncologists
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Etymology
From "oncology" plus the agent suffix "-ist."
Rhymes for oncologist
geologist
zoologist
biologist
urologist
genealogist
radiologist
neurologist
pathologist
seismologist
psychologist
cardiologist
gynecologist
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Frequently asked questions
What does “oncologist” mean?
The word “oncologist” means a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer. In plain terms, a cancer specialist doctor.
How do you pronounce “oncologist”?
“Oncologist” is pronounced ong-KO-luhd-zhihst (/ɒŋˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “oncologist” in a sentence?
Here is “oncologist” used in a sentence: “Her oncologist recommended starting chemotherapy right away.”
What part of speech is “oncologist”?
“Oncologist” is a noun.
