Cryptic crossword clue
Oncology nerd is confused about one branch of physiology 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word ENDOCRINOLOGY

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The straight part
We know that "branch of physiology" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case branch of physiology = endocrinology.
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What does ENDOCRINOLOGY mean?

ENDOCRINOLOGY noun
  1. The study of the endocrine glands of the human body, the hormones produced by them, and their related disorders

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