Neuro-oncology

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Neuro-oncology

Neuro-oncology (pronounced: /ˌnʊəroʊ.ɒnˈkɒlədʒi/) is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of cancers of the nervous system. The term is derived from the Greek words neuron (nerve), onkos (tumor), and logia (study of).

Etymology

The term "neuro-oncology" is a compound of three words: "neuro" from the Greek neuron meaning nerve, "onco" from the Greek onkos meaning tumor, and "logy" from the Greek logia meaning study of. Thus, neuro-oncology is the study of tumors in the nervous system.

Related Terms

  • Neurology: The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.
  • Oncology: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
  • Neurosurgeon: A medical specialist who performs surgeries on the brain, spine, and other parts of the nervous system.
  • Brain Tumor: An abnormal growth of cells within the brain or inside the skull.
  • Spinal Tumor: An abnormal mass of tissue within or surrounding the spinal cord and/or spinal column.
  • Radiation Therapy: The use of high-energy radiation to shrink tumors and kill cancer cells.
  • Chemotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells.

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