Veterinary oncology
Veterinary Oncology
Veterinary oncology (pronunciation: vet-er-in-ar-y on-col-o-gy) is a subspecialty of veterinary medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer in animals.
Etymology
The term "oncology" is derived from the Greek words "onkos" (mass or tumor) and "logos" (study), while "veterinary" comes from the Latin "veterinae" meaning "working animals".
Overview
Veterinary oncology is a rapidly evolving field that incorporates a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. It involves the use of radiology, surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and palliative care to manage cancer in pets and other animals.
Related Terms
- Oncology: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
- Veterinary Medicine: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, disorder, and injury in non-human animals.
- Radiology: The science dealing with X-rays and other high-energy radiation, especially the use of such radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- Surgery: The branch of medicine that deals with the physical manipulation of a bodily structure to diagnose, prevent, or cure an ailment.
- Chemotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses one or more anti-cancer drugs as part of a standardized chemotherapy regimen.
- Immunotherapy: The treatment of disease by activating or suppressing the immune system.
- Palliative Care: Specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses, focusing on providing relief from symptoms, pain, and stress.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Veterinary oncology
- Wikipedia's article - Veterinary oncology
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