algology

[ al-gol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the branch of botany dealing with algae.

algology

¹

/ ˌælɡəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; ælˈɡɒlədʒɪ /

noun

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

algology

²

/ ælˈɡɒlədʒɪ /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• alˈgologist, noun
• ˌalgoˈlogically, adverb
• algological, adjective

Other Words From

• al·go·log·i·cal [al-g, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
• algo·logi·cal·ly adverb
• al·golo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of algology¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of algology¹

from Greek algos pain