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nematology

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[nem-uh-tol-uh-jee] / ˌnɛm əˈtɒl ə dʒi /

noun

  1. the branch of zoology dealing with nematodes.

Other Word Forms

  • nematological adjective
  • nematologist noun

Etymology

Origin of nematology

First recorded in 1925–30; nemato- + -logy

Example Sentences

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Paul De Ley, an associate professor of nematology at UCR, confirmed its fit as an early nematode and ruled out other worm types.

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2024

"Dogs can die from this infection, so we are hoping to raise public awareness that it's there," said UCR nematology professor Adler Dillman.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2024

The University of Florida’s entomology and nematology department notes the puss caterpillar is one of the most venomous caterpillars in the U.S.

From Fox News • Oct. 12, 2020

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