WordValeoncology
the branch of medicine dealing with cancer
In more detail
1. (noun) the medical study and treatment of cancer
Examples
- 1. She works in the oncology department of the hospital, helping patients with various types of cancer.
How to use oncology
Oncology is a formal, technical term used in medical and healthcare contexts to refer to the specialized field dealing with cancer diagnosis, treatment, and research. It is commonly used by healthcare professionals, in hospital departments, and in academic medicine, rather than in everyday conversation. The field is often subdivided into specific types depending on treatment method (medical, surgical, radiation) or cancer type.
Common phrases
- oncology department
- medical oncology
- surgical oncology
- radiation oncology
- oncology clinic
- oncology ward
Synonyms
cancer medicine · cancer treatment · cancer research · tumor therapy
Word family
oncologist (noun) · oncologic (adjective) · oncological (adjective)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse oncology with the broader field of general internal medicine or mistakenly use it to refer only to cancer research rather than understanding it encompasses both research and clinical treatment.
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