The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
oncotomy — Rarely used term for incision of an abscess, cyst, or other tumor. [onco + G. tome, incision] * * * on·cot·o·my (ong kotґə me) [onco 1 + tomy] the incision of a tumor or swelling … Medical dictionary
oncotomy — on·cot·o·my … English syllables
oncotomy — äŋˈkädəmē, änˈ noun ( es) Etymology: New Latin oncotomia, from onco (I) + tomia tomy : surgical incision of a swelling (as an abscess or tumor) * * * oncotˈomy noun Incision into a tumour • • • Main Entry … Useful english dictionary
onkotomy — oncotomy on*cot o*my ([o^][ng] k[o^]t*[ o]*m[y^]), n. [Gr. o gkos bulk, mass + te mnein to cut: cf. F. oncotomie.] (Surg.) The opening of an abscess, or the removal of a tumor, with a cutting instrument. [Written also {onkotomy}.] Dunglison.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
oncology — n. study of tumours. ♦ oncologic(al), a. ♦ oncometer, n. instrument measuring changes in internal organs size. ♦ oncogenesis, n. development of tumours. ♦ oncogenic, ♦ oncogenous, a. ♦ oncogene, n. gene (in some viruses) that… … Dictionary of difficult words
