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nosology

Pronunciation: /nɒˈsɒlədʒi/

Definition of nosology

noun

[mass noun]
  • the branch of medical science dealing with the classification of diseases.

Derivatives

nosological

Pronunciation: /nɒsəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/

adjective

nosologist

noun

Origin:

early 18th century: from Greek nosos 'disease' + -logy

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Definition of nosology in the US English dictionary

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