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(MEH-dih-kul on-KAH-loh-jist)
| A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and biological therapy. A medical oncologist often is the main health care provider for someone who has cancer. A medical oncologist also gives supportive care and may coordinate treatment given by other specialists. |
Previous Definitions: | mediastinoscopy, mediastinum, medical castration, medical device, medical nutrition therapy | Next Definitions: | medication, medicine, medroxyprogesterone, medroxyprogesterone acetate, medullary breast carcinoma |
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