noun

oncologist

ong-KO-luhd-zhihst

noun

A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer.

"Her oncologist recommended starting chemotherapy right away."

How to Use Oncologist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA cancer specialist doctor.

Common pairings

pediatric oncologist see an oncologist

oncologists plural

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Her _____ recommended starting chemotherapy right away.

From "oncology" plus the agent suffix "-ist."

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