iridology

[ ir-i-dol-uh-jee, ahy-ri- ]

noun

, plural ir·i·dol·o·gies.

1. 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.

iridology

/ ˌɪrɪˈdɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. a technique used in complementary medicine to diagnose illness by studying a patient's eyes

Derived Forms

• ˌiriˈdologist, noun

Other Words From

• iri·dolo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of iridology¹

First recorded in 1920–25; irido- + -logy

Word History and Origins

Origin of iridology¹

C20: from Latin irido- + ology