myology
Americannoun
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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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 Lawton, Frederick
We will then undertake the study of the muscles of the limbs, and end with the myology of the head.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard
With the hope that such variation might be found, a study of the comparative myology of the legs was undertaken.
From Myology and Serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae A Taxonomic Study by Stallcup, William B.
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
It was in myology particularly that he corrected Vesalius.
From The Century of Columbus by Walsh, James J.
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