Oncology: meaning, definitions and examples

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oncology

 

[ ษ’nหˆkษ’l ษ™ dส’i ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical field

Oncology is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. It encompasses a variety of sub-specialties including surgical oncology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology. Oncology is crucial for developing therapies to combat cancer, as well as for providing psychological support to patients and their families. Oncologists play a key role in overseeing the care of cancer patients, often working in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

Synonyms

cancer care, cancer medicine, cancer treatment.

Examples of usage

  • She is studying oncology to become a cancer specialist.
  • The oncology department is conducting important research on new treatments.
  • He was referred to an oncologist for further evaluation of his condition.

Translations

Translations of the word "oncology" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น oncologia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‘เคจเฅเค•เฅ‹เคฒเฅ‰เคœเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Onkologie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ onkologi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฝะบะพะปะพะณั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ onkologia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…ซ็˜ๅญฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท oncologie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ oncologรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท onkoloji

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ข…์–‘ํ•™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู„ู… ุงู„ุฃูˆุฑุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ onkologie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ onkolรณgia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚ฟ็˜คๅญฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ onkologija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krabbamein

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะฝะบะพะปะพะณะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒ™แƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ onkologiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oncologรญa

Etymology

The term 'oncology' is derived from the Greek word 'onkos,' meaning mass or bulk, and 'logia,' meaning study or science. The concept of oncology emerged in the early 19th century as the understanding of cancer evolved. Initially, cancer was viewed simply as a solitary tumor; however, with advancements in medical science, the complexities of cancer as a disease were recognized. The term itself began to be used more widely in the early 20th century as specialized cancer care developed, leading to the establishment of oncology as a recognized medical specialty. Today, oncology encompasses a diverse range of disciplines and plays a significant role in modern medicine, particularly as the global burden of cancer continues to rise.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,592, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.