iridology

 
Pronunciation: /ˌʌɪrɪˈdɒlədʒi, ˌɪrɪ-/

noun

[mass noun]
  • (in alternative medicine) diagnosis by examination of the iris of the eye.

Derivatives

iridologist

noun

Origin:

early 20th century: from Greek iris, irid- 'iris' + -logy