myology

[ mahy-ol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the science or branch of anatomy dealing with muscles.

myology

/ ˌmaɪəˈlɒdʒɪk; maɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the branch of medical science concerned with the structure and diseases of muscles

Derived Forms

• myˈologist, noun
• myologic, adjective

Other Words From

• my·o·log·ic [mahy-, uh, -, loj, -ik], myo·logi·cal adjective
• my·olo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of myology¹

From the New Latin word myologia, dating back to 1640–50. See myo-, -logy

Example Sentences

We will then undertake the study of the muscles of the limbs, and end with the myology of the head.

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Human myology was his strong point; no one had laboured harder at the dissecting-table; and he strongly emphasized the necessity of practice as a means of research.

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It was in myology particularly that he corrected Vesalius.

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With the hope that such variation might be found, a study of the comparative myology of the legs was undertaken.

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Thus, a description of the pertinent myology of each species is unnecessary; one basic description is hereby furnished, with remarks on the variability observed between the species.

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