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oncology [äŋ′käl·ə·jē] (medicine) The study of the causes, development, characteristics, and treatment of tumors. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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I know that some oncologists recommend products containing tea tree oil to help relieve problems experienced by women undergoing chemotherapy. Cancer Council Tasmania, and several Australian oncologists who recently attended a major ontology conference in Hobart, have agreed to back an improved focus on medical and support services for people in the 15 to 39 age group (Australian, 10/8/2005, p. Unlike other physicians, oncologists actually buy the drugs they dispense to their patients, providing them a substantial source of income if there is a significant margin between their acquisition costs and their reimbursement from Medicare and other payers, such as private health insurers. |
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