oncology
1oncology — (n.) 1857, coined in English from ONCO (Cf. onco ) tumor + LOGY (Cf. logy) science or study of. Related: Oncologist; oncological …
2oncology — [än käl′ə jē, äŋkäl′ə jē] n. [< Gr onkos, a mass (< IE * onk < base * enek̑ , to attain, bear > ENOUGH) + LOGY] the branch of medicine dealing with neoplasms oncologic [änkō läj′ik, äŋkō läj′ik] adj. oncologist n …
3Oncology — See cancer for the biology of the disease, as well as a list of malignant diseases. Oncologist Occupation Names Doctor, Medical Specialist Activity sectors Medicine Description Education required Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Me …
4Oncology — The field of medicine devoted to cancer. Literally, oncology means the study of tumors. The word comes from the Greek o(n)glos (a bulk or mass, or later, a tumor) + logos (a study or treatise) = the study of tumors. However, oncology today is far …
5oncology — n. the study and practice of treating tumours. It is often subdivided into medical, surgical, and radiation oncology. Derivatives: oncologist n …
6Oncology Reports —   Abbreviated title (ISO) Oncol. Rep. Discipline Onco …
7Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation — The Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) was established for the development, administration, and evaluation of a program for certification in oncology nursing. Incorporated in 1984 and governed by a board of directors, ONCC is the… …
8Oncology benefit management — Due to the multiple components of health care management claims (data processing), treatment, diagnoses, drug administration, etc. it[clarification needed] requires sophisticated technology and coverage to be effective. As seen by the various… …
9Oncology Nursing Society — The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is a nonprofit membership organization of more than 37,000 registered nurses and other healthcare providers dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research, and administration in oncology… …
10Oncology nursing — An oncology nurse is a specialized nurse who cares for cancer patients. Certification in the United States The Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) offers several different options for board certification in oncology nursing.[1]… …
