neuro-oncology

noun

neu·​ro-on·​col·​o·​gy ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-än-ˈkä-lə-jē, -äŋ- How to pronounce neuro-oncology (audio)
: a branch of medical science dealing with tumors of the nervous system
neuro-oncological adjective
also neuro-oncologic
neuro-oncologist noun

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“Neuro-oncology.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/neuro-oncology. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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