oncology

noun

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: on-col-o-gy (4)

English Definition

The study and treatment of tumors and cancer.

Example Sentence

She works in the oncology department of the hospital.

US IPA /ɑːnˈkɑːlədʒi/
UK IPA /ɒnˈkɒlədʒi/