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oncology

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɑŋˈkɑlədʒi/ · UK /ɒŋˈkɒlədʒi/

oncology means: The area of medicine that studies and treats cancer and other abnormal growths in the body.

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The area of medicine that studies and treats cancer and other abnormal growths in the body.

  • She works in oncology.
  • The hospital opened a new oncology department.
  • He chose oncology because he wanted to improve cancer treatment.

Common phrases: oncology department, oncology clinic, study oncology

Questions about oncology

What does oncology mean?

The area of medicine that studies and treats cancer and other abnormal growths in the body.

What is oncology in other languages?

Türkçe: onkoloji · Español: oncología · Français: oncologie · Deutsch: Onkologie · Italiano: oncologia · 日本語: 腫瘍学

How do you pronounce oncology?

In American English /ɑŋˈkɑlədʒi/; in British English /ɒŋˈkɒlədʒi/.

How do you use oncology in a sentence?

She works in oncology. The hospital opened a new oncology department.

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