myology
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of myology
From the New Latin word myologia, dating back to 1640–50. See myo-, -logy
Example Sentences
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Human myology was his strong point; no one had laboured harder at the dissecting-table; and he strongly emphasized the necessity of practice as a means of research.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" by Various
In the Ecardines, of which Lingula and Discina may be quoted as examples, the myology is much more complicated.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" by Various
The late Professor Garrod finds that "from considerations of pterylosis, visceral anatomy, myology, and osteology the screamer cannot be placed along with the Anserine birds."
From The Naturalist in La Plata by W. H. (William Henry) Hudson
Thus, a description of the pertinent myology of each species is unnecessary; one basic description is hereby furnished, with remarks on the variability observed between the species.
From Jaw Musculature of the Mourning and White-winged Doves by Robert L. Merz
A book of Dr. Moreau's on madness, which he read during these months of mental relaxation, drew from him an acknowledgment wherein he foreshadowed his intention of studying anatomy and myology.
From Balzac by Frederick Lawton
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