casuistics

noun — 2 senses

casuistics

noun

Etymology From casuistic + -s, equivalent to Latin casus + -istics, in the medical sense under the influence of English case. Also by surface analysis, casu(al) + -istics or by surface analysis, casu(al) + -ist + -ics or by surface analysis, casuist + -ics.

1

Synonym of casuistry, particularly in its neutral sense.

2

Medicine, Sciences The recording and study of individual cases.

Related terms
casuist, casuistic, casuistical, casuistically, casuistry

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