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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.


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Etymology

Origin of nematology

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

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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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