algology

[ al-gol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the branch of botany dealing with algae.

algology

¹

/ ælˈɡɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the branch of medicine concerned with the study of pain

algology

²

/ ˌælɡəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; ælˈɡɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the branch of biology concerned with the study of algae

Derived Forms

• alˈgologist, noun
• ˌalgoˈlogically, adverb
• algological, adjective

Other Words From

• al·go·log·i·cal [al-g, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
• algo·logi·cal·ly adverb
• al·golo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of algology¹

First recorded in 1840–50; alg(ae) + -o- + -logy

Word History and Origins

Origin of algology¹

from Greek algos pain

Example Sentences

Of or pertaining to algology; as, algological specimens.

From Project Gutenberg

Associated words: algology, algous, fucivorous, fucoid, fucoidal, fucosol, laver, barilla, phycology, phycography, varec, rhabdolith. secluded, a. sequestered, isolated, retired, withdrawn, covert, lonely. seclusion, n. sequestration, isolation, solitude, loneliness, retirement. second, n. backer, supporter, assistant.--v.. back, support, abet. secondary, a. subordinate, second, inferior, minor, collateral. secondary, n. subordinate, deputy, delegate, proxy, underling, auxiliary. second-class, a. inferior, second-rate. second son.

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We found various sized red corpuscles in the blood in various stages of formation; also filaments of a green Alga traversing the spleen, which my associate, a specialist in Algology, pronounced one of the Oscillatoriaceæ.

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The principal feature in the Algology is the great prevalence of species of Zygnema and Tyndaridea, which occur under a variety of forms, sometimes with very thick gelatinous coats.

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The principal feature in the Algology is the great prevalence of species of Zygnema and Tyndaridea, which occur under a variety of forms, sometimes with very thick gelatinous coats.

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