Oral Oncology

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Oral Oncology

Oral Oncology (pronunciation: /ˈɔːrəl ɒnˈkɒlədʒi/) is a specialized field in medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer affecting the oral cavity and related structures.

Etymology

The term "Oral Oncology" is derived from two words. "Oral" comes from the Latin "os, oris" meaning mouth, and "Oncology" is derived from the Greek "onkos" meaning mass or tumor, and "-logia" meaning study. Thus, Oral Oncology is the study of tumors or cancers of the mouth.

Definition

Oral Oncology is a branch of medicine and oncology that deals with the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of cancers in the oral cavity, including the lips, tongue, mouth, and throat. It involves a multidisciplinary approach that includes surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and other treatments to manage these cancers.

Related Terms

  • Oral cavity: The mouth, including the lips, the inside lining of the lips and cheeks, the teeth, the gums, the front two-thirds of the tongue, the floor of the mouth below the tongue, the bony roof of the mouth, and the small area behind the wisdom teeth.
  • Oncology: The study of cancer. An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer.
  • Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
  • Radiation therapy: The use of high-energy radiation from x-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, protons, and other sources to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.

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