onco

Meanings

• suffix

  A suffix used in medical terms to denote neoplasms or tumors

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Variants

List of all variants of onco that leads to same result
onco-

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'onkos,' meaning tumor or swelling

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Trivia

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1. The suffix 'onco' is commonly found in medical terms related to cancer.

2. The term 'oncology' comes from 'onkos' and 'logia,' meaning the study of tumors

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Related Concepts

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1. neoplasm: A new and abnormal growth of tissue

2. tumor: A swelling or growth, especially one that is abnormal or cancerous

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How to Memorize "onco"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a medical term ending with the suffix 'onco,' such as 'neuroblastonomco' or 'hepatocellularonco'

2. associate
   

   - Associate the suffix 'onco' with neoplasms or tumors

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'N-TUMOR' to remember the meaning of 'onco': Neoplasm, Tumor, Unusual, Mass, Originate, Rapidly

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