👉 Hamartiology is a branch of medicine that studies the development and growth of tumors, particularly in childhood. It involves the examination and diagnosis of tumors in children and young adults, often due to their increased risk of developing cancer due to factors such as obesity, smoking, and exposure to certain chemicals or substances. Tumors can be characterized by various characteristics, including size, location, and type (e.g., benign, malignant). Hamartiology is concerned with the diagnosis and management of tumors that
