Oncology
Pronunciation: /ɑːŋˈkɑːlədʒiː/
Oncology (noun)
- The branch of medicine that studies cancer, including how it starts, spreads, and how to treat it.
- A medical service or department focused on diagnosing and treating people with cancer.
Examples
- Oncology studies how cancer develops and spreads.
- Researchers use oncology to understand cancer causes.