kinesiology

[ ki-nee-see-ol-uh-jee, -zee-, kahy- ]

noun
  1. the science dealing with the interrelationship of the physiological processes and anatomy of the human body with respect to movement.

Origin of kinesiology

1
1890–95; <Greek kī́nēsi(s) movement (see kinesis) + -o- + -logy

Other words from kinesiology

  • ki·ne·si·ol·o·gist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for kinesiology

kinesiology

/ (kɪˌniːsɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /


noun
  1. the study of the mechanics and anatomy of human muscles

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