| 单词 | oncology |
| 释义 | oncology (once / 11820 pages) n Oncology is the branch of medicine that deals with tumors and cancer. A doctor who practices oncology is called an oncologist. You probably think of cancer treatment as a modern practice, but the word oncology has its roots in ancient Greek. The prefix onkos means "mass or bulk” (and eventually evolved into the modern Latin onco — meaning tumor) and the suffix logy means “study of.” In theory, the word means “the study of tumors.” More often, though, you will hear oncology in relation to treatment and practical medicine, as opposed to just study or research. WORD FAMILYoncology: oncologic, oncological, oncologist+/oncologist: oncologists USAGE EXAMPLESWhen they learned of her wish, the oncology nurses at Starling Physicians jumped into action, creating the video message in short order. Washington Times(Dec 27, 2016) The research appears in the Journal of the American Medical Association Oncology. Reuters(Dec 08, 2016) “We are not simply throwing food at them,” says Erin Jennings, an oncology dietitian and a co-investigator on the study. Wall Street Journal(Dec 06, 2016) n the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of tumors Hyper medical specialty, medicine the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques |
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