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oncology
UK
/ɒnˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/
US
/ɑnˈkɑl.ə.dʒi/
Translations
She decided to specialize in oncology after medical school.
Она решила специализироваться на онкологии после медицинской школы.
Synonyms
cancer treatment
cancer research
cancer medicine
oncological science
UK
/ɒnˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/
US
/ɑnˈkɑl.ə.dʒi/
Used attributively before another noun to mean ‘relating to the medical specialty dealing with cancer’.
Definitions
She decided to specialize in oncology to help find better treatments for cancer patients.
Oncology nurses require specialized training.