oncology
noun
on·col·o·gy
än-ˈkä-lə-jē 
äŋ-
: a branch of medicine concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and study of cancer
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Investigators emphasized that patients should speak with their oncology team before starting ibuprofen or exercise interventions during chemotherapy, as certain treatments or medical conditions could increase the risk of side effects and complications.
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
The company rebranded last fall and, like many other oncology CAR-T companies, expanded into autoimmune disease research.
—Allison Deangelis, STAT, 14 May 2026
That mission comes to life every day across HCA HealthONE’s network of care — one of the largest in the Denver metro area — with comprehensive services spanning emergency care, trauma services, stroke care, women’s and newborn services, oncology, cardiology, and more.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Canaccord initiates BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics as buy Canaccord says the oncology biotech is best positioned.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 11 May 2026
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“Oncology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oncology. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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oncology
noun
on·col·o·gy
än-ˈkäl-ə-jē
: a branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of tumors
Medical Definition
oncology
noun
on·col·o·gy
än-ˈkäl-ə-jē, äŋ-
plural oncologies
: a branch of medicine concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and study of cancer
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