nosology
Americannoun
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the systematic classification of diseases.
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the knowledge of a disease.
noun
Other Word Forms
- nosological adjective
- nosologically adverb
- nosologist noun
Etymology
Origin of nosology
From the New Latin word nosologia, dating back to 1715–25. See noso-, -logy
Example Sentences
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Barring tautology, In demonology, 'Lectro biology, Mystic nosology, Spirit philology, High class astrology, Such is his knowledge, he Isn't the man to require an apology Oh!
From Songs of a Savoyard by Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), Sir
They class a sick man under some given department of their nosology, whereas every invalid is really a special case, a unique example.
From Amiel's Journal by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
Barring tautology, In demonology, 'Lectro biology, Mystic nosology, Spirit philology, High class astrology, Such is his knowledge, he Isn't the man to require an apology!
From Bab Ballads and Savoy Songs by Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), Sir
In chemistry and nosology, by extending the degree to a certain point, the constituent proportion may be destroyed, and a new kind produced.
From Specimens of the Table Talk of Samuel Taylor Coleridge by Coleridge, Henry Nelson
This is evident in every part of the nosology of Sauvages and Cullen.
From Popular Lectures on Zoonomia Or The Laws of Animal Life, in Health and Disease by Garnett, Thomas
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