algology

noun — 2 senses

algology

noun

Etymology From Latin alga + -logy.

1

The branch of botany dealing with algae.

Synonyms: phycology
Derived terms: paleoalgology, palaeoalgology
Related terms: alga, algal, algicide, algin, alginate, alginic, alginic acid, algoid, algological, algologist

algology

noun

Etymology From algo- (“pain”) + -logy (“branch of study”).

1

The medical treatment of pain as practiced in Greece and Turkey.

Related terms: algesic, algesis, algetic, -algia, -algic, algo-, algolagnia, algolagnic, algolagnist, algometer, algometry, algophobia, -algy, coxalgy, myalgia, neuralgia, pressure algometer, algid, algidity

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