Medical Oncology (also known as Oncology, Medical, Clinical Oncology): A subspecialty of internal medicine concerned with the study of neoplasms.

NIH MeSH · D008495Disciplines and Occupations

Medical Oncology

Also known asOncology, Medical · Clinical Oncology · Oncology, Clinical

Definition

A subspecialty of internal medicine concerned with the study of neoplasms.

MeSH classification

  • H02.403.429.515

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Common questions about Medical Oncology

What does Medical Oncology mean in medicine?
A subspecialty of internal medicine concerned with the study of neoplasms. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Medical Oncology known by any other names?
Yes. Medical Oncology is also referred to as Oncology, Medical, Clinical Oncology, Oncology, Clinical in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Medical Oncology sit in the medical classification?
Medical Oncology falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H02.403.429.515). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D008495) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗