Oncology

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɒŋˈkÉ’lÉ™dÊ’i/

Origin

First attested 1857, from New Latin onco- ("tumor"). from Ancient Greek ὄγκος (onkos, "lump, mass, bulk") + -logy ("study of"), from Ancient Greek λογία (logia), from λόγος (logos, "word").

Full definition of oncology

Noun

1. The branch of medicine concerned with tumors, including study of their development, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Derived terms

• oncologic
• oncological
• oncologist