Example: Der endokrinologische Onkologe untersucht Patienten mit hormonabhängigem Krebs.
Definition
"Der endokrinologische Onkologe" is a medical professional specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cancers that are influenced by the endocrine system and hormones. This specialist focuses on tumors that respond to hormonal changes, providing targeted therapies for hormone-dependent cancers.
Translations
the endocrinological oncologist
el oncólogo endocrinológico
de endocrinologische oncoloog
l'oncòleg endocrinològic
l'oncologue endocrinologue
Etymology
The term "der endokrinologische Onkologe" combines 'endokrinologisch,' relating to the endocrine system (from Greek 'endon' meaning 'within' and 'krinein' meaning 'to separate or secrete'), and 'Onkologe,' which stems from Greek 'onkos' meaning 'mass or tumor' and the suffix '-logie' meaning 'study of.' Together, it designates a cancer specialist focusing on hormone-related tumors.
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