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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Relatively few investigations, however, involving the comparative myology of the leg have been undertaken at family and subfamily levels.
From Myology and Serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae A Taxonomic Study by William B. Stallcup
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 William B. Stallcup
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
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
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 ?douard Cuyer
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