neuro-oncology

neuro-oncology
The branch of medicine concerned with the direct and indirect effects of neoplasms on the nervous system, neuromuscular junction, and muscle. [neuro- + onco- + G. logos, study]

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neu·ro-on·col·o·gy (noor″o-on-kolґə-je) the field of specialization dealing with tumors of the nervous system.

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