oncotomy

/ɒŋkˈɒtəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A surgical operation on a tumor, especially a malignant tumor.

“The oncologist recommended a radical oncotomy to remove the cancerous growth.”

2. noun

The removal of a tumor or part of it, especially by surgical means.

“The patient underwent an oncotomy to remove the benign tumor from her liver.”

Synonyms

  • tumor surgery
  • tumorectomy

Antonyms

  • cancer progression
  • oncogenesis