pathognomy

[ puh-thog-nuh-mee ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. the study of the symptoms or characteristics of a disease; diagnosis.

pathognomy

/ pəˈθɒɡnəmɪ /

noun

1. study or knowledge of the passions or emotions or their manifestations

Word History and Origins

Origin of pathognomy¹

First recorded in 1785–95; pathognomon(ic) ( def ) + -y ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of pathognomy¹

C18: from patho- + -gnomy, as in physiognomy

Example Sentences

Pathognomy is the science of expression, and has an exact mathematical basis.

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