organology

organology
Branch of science concerned with the anatomy, physiology, development, and functions of the various organs. SEE ALSO: splanchnology. [organo- + G. logos, study]

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or·gan·ol·o·gy .ȯr-gə-'näl-ə-jē n, pl -gies the study of the organs of plants and animals

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or·ga·nol·o·gy (or″gə-nolґə-je) [organo- + -logy] the sum of what is known regarding the organs of the body.

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