Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oncologic
Adjective
/ˌɒn.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/
Definition
Pertaining to the study and treatment of tumors or cancer.
Examples
- Oncologic therapies are essential for cancer treatment.
- The oncologic evaluation provided crucial information for the patient’s care plan.
- Doctors in oncologic specialties focus primarily on cancer patients.
Meaning
Oncologic refers to anything related to oncology, the field of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
Synonyms
- oncological
- cancerous
- tumorous
