CultureJuly 4, 2026
oncology
/ɒŋˈkɒlədʒi/
Definition
The branch of medical science concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of tumors and cancer.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'onkos', meaning 'mass' or 'tumor', combined with the suffix '-logy', meaning 'the study of'. It entered English in the early 20th century to describe the medical field dedicated to cancer research.
In the news
The word appears in a headline regarding a new partnership between HonorHealth and the Arizona Center for Cancer Care to launch a specialized breast surgical fellowship, focusing on cancer treatment.
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