scolecology
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scolecology — (skɒlɪˈkɒlədʒɪ) [ad. mod.L. scōlēcologia, f. Gr. σκωληκ(ο) , σκώληξ worm, scolex + λογία logy.] A treatise on worms. in Mayne Expos. Lex. in Funk s Stand. Dict … Useful english dictionary
helminthology — The branch of science concerned with worms; especially the branch of zoology and of medicine concerned with intestinal vermiform parasites. SYN: scolecology. [G. helmins, worm, + logos, study] * * * hel·min·thol·o·gy thäl ə jē … Medical dictionary
scolec- — combining form or scoleco Etymology: Greek skōlēk , skōlēko , from skōlēk , skōlēx worm, grub more at scolex : worm scolecology scolecospore : s … Useful english dictionary
