Oncology

Introduction: Oncology

Description of Oncology

Oncology: The study or science dealing with the physical, chemical, and biologic properties and features of neoplasms, including causation, pathogenesis, and treatment. [onco- + G. logos, study]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Oncology: The study of cancer.
Source: National Institute of Health

Oncology: the study or science of neoplastic growth; for thorough searching see RTs.
Source: CRISP

Oncology: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Oncology:

• Study
• Science
• Physical
• Physical symptoms
• Physical disease
• Physical disorder
• Chemical
• Biologic
• Features
• Neoplasms (16 causes)

Terms associated with Oncology:

More specific terms for Oncology:

• cellular oncology
• molecular oncology

Source - CRISP

Broader terms for Oncology

• medicine

Source - CRISP

Other terms that may be related to Oncology:

• neoplasm /cancer

Source: CRISP

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