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algology

American  
[al-gol-uh-jee] / ælˈgɒl ə dʒi /

noun

  1. the branch of botany dealing with algae.

algology 1 British  
/ ˌælɡəˈlɒdʒɪkəl, ælˈɡɒlədʒɪ /

noun

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

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algology 2 British  
/ ælˈɡɒlədʒɪ /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

  • algological adjective
  • algologically adverb
  • algologist noun

Etymology

Origin of algology

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

Example Sentences

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Of or pertaining to algology; as, algological specimens.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah

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