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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.

Origin of iridology

First recorded in 1920–25; irido- + -logy
Related formsir·i·dol·o·gist, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for iridology

iridology

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

Word Origin for iridology

C20: from Latin irido- + ology
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iridology in Medicine

iridology

[ĭr′ĭ-dŏl′ə-jē, ī′rĭ-]
n.
  1. The study of the iris of the eye, especially as associated with disease.
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