typhlology

[ tif-lol-uh-jee ]

noun
  1. the study of the causes and treatment of blindness.

Origin of typhlology

1
1870–75; <Greek typhló(s) blind + -logy

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British Dictionary definitions for typhlology

typhlology

/ (tɪfˈlɒlədʒɪ) /


noun
  1. the branch of science concerned with blindness and the care of the blind

Origin of typhlology

1
C19: from Greek tuphlos blind

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