oncology

     

Oncology is the branch of meicine that studies tumors (cancer) and seeks to understand their development, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist. The term originates from the Greek onkos (ογκος), meaning bulk, mass, or tumor and the suffix -ology, meaning "study of".

Trivia about oncology

  • The diagnosis, treatment & prevention of tumors
  • The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis & treatment of malignant tumors