Professional or Occupational Group
radiation oncologists
[ rey-dee-ey-shuhn ong-kol-uh-jists ]
Definitions related to radiation oncologists:
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A doctor who specializes in using radiation to treat cancer.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A physician who specializes in the treatment of cancer patients, using radiation as the main modality of treatment.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Physicians specializing in the treatment of cancer by RADIOTHERAPY.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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