Definition of Oncology

the examination and analysis of cancer

Examples of Oncology in a sentence

After detecting a tumor in the man’s brain, his family physician knew to refer him to a specialist of oncology.  🔊

Having a certification in oncology allowed the nurse to be able to comment and provide her expertise to cancer patients.  🔊

When Tiffany’s grandmother died of a malignant tumor, she became inspired to focus her learning on oncology.  🔊

Sarah’s focus on oncology was caused by the recent diagnosis of leukemia with her young daughter.  🔊

Chemotherapy or radiation treatments are common healing practices required to be administered by a health care official who is knowledgeable about oncology.  🔊

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