iridology
[ ir-i-dol-uh-jee, ahy-ri- ]
/ ˌɪr ɪˈdɒl ə dʒi, ˌaɪ rɪ- /
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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.
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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
Derived forms of iridology
iridologist, nounWord Origin for iridology
C20: from Latin irido- + ology
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Medical definitions for iridology
iridology
[ ĭr′ĭ-dŏl′ə-jē, ī′rĭ- ]
n.
The study of the iris of the eye, especially as associated with disease.
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