iridology
[ ir-i-dol-uh-jee, ahy-ri- ]
noun,plural ir·i·dol·o·gies.
the inspection of the iris of the eye as an aid in determining a person's state of health or in diagnosing a health problem.
Origin of iridology
1Other words from iridology
- ir·i·dol·o·gist, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for iridology
iridology
/ (ˌɪrɪˈdɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
a technique used in complementary medicine to diagnose illness by studying a patient's eyes
Origin of iridology
1C20: from Latin irido- + ology
Derived forms of iridology
- iridologist, noun
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