(onco-logi-cal) 3 syllables

Definition

relating to the study and treatment of tumors and cancer

Example Sentence

Oncological research has changed cancer from a single scary illness into a group of different diseases that can be treated.

More Example Sentences

The oncological team worked hard to find new ways to help children with cancer.

Synonyms

cancer-related, tumor-related

Antonyms

healthy

Syllables count: 3