Is Oncological a Word?

Meaning of oncological in English. related to the study and treatment of tumors (= masses of cells, as in cancer) in the body: He specializes in oncological medicine.

What oncological means?

(on-KAH-loh-jee) A branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

What does oncological diseases mean?

Oncology, the study of cancer and tumors, has made significant progress in the prevention, treatment, and prognosis of many childhood cancers. Despite this progress, cancer is still a chief cause of death by disease in children.

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