Breast Cancer terms starting with O

3 terms

1. oncologist (on-KAH-loh-jist) A doctor who specializes in treating cancer. Some oncologists specialize in a particular type of cancer treatment.
2. Osteoporosis (OS-tee-oh-puh-ROH-sis) A condition that is marked by a decrease in bone mass and density, causing bones to become fragile.
3. Ovarian (oh-VAYR-ee-un) Having to do with the ovaries, the female reproductive glands in which the ova (eggs) are formed.