Gynecologic Oncology (journal)
Gynecologic Oncology (journal)
Gynecologic Oncology (pronounced: gy-nuh-koh-LOJ-ik on-KOL-uh-jee) is a peer-reviewed medical journal that focuses on the study and treatment of cancers that affect the female reproductive system.
Etymology
The term "Gynecologic Oncology" is derived from the Greek words "gynē" meaning woman, "onkos" meaning mass or tumor, and "logia" meaning study. Thus, it refers to the study of tumors or cancers in women, specifically those affecting the reproductive system.
Scope
The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical trials related to gynecologic cancer, cancer research, cancer treatment, and patient care. The primary focus is on cancers of the ovary, uterus, cervix, vulva, and vagina.
Related Terms
- Oncology: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
- Gynecology: The medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system.
- Cervical Cancer: A type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix.
- Ovarian Cancer: A type of cancer that begins in the ovaries.
- Uterine Cancer: Cancer that occurs in the uterus.
- Vulvar Cancer: A type of cancer that occurs in the outer surface area of the female genitalia.
- Vaginal Cancer: A rare cancer that occurs in the vagina.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gynecologic Oncology (journal)
- Wikipedia's article - Gynecologic Oncology (journal)
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski