nosology
Americannoun
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the systematic classification of diseases.
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the knowledge of a disease.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of nosology
From the New Latin word nosologia, dating back to 1715–25. See noso-, -logy
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Barring tautology, In demonology, 'Lectro biology, Mystic nosology, Spirit philology, High class astrology, Such is his knowledge, he Isn't the man to require an apology!
From Bab Ballads and Savoy Songs by Sir W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert
For I must remark that pathological does not mean harmful; it does not indicate disease; disease in Greek is νὁσος, and it is nosology that is concerned with disease.
From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 2 Sexual Inversion by Havelock Ellis
To enumerate the cases in which champagne is of service would be to give a whole nosology.
From Facts About Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines by Henry Vizetelly
In chemistry and nosology, by extending the degree to a certain point, the constituent proportion may be destroyed, and a new kind produced.
From Specimens of the Table Talk of Samuel Taylor Coleridge by Henry Nelson Coleridge
Barring tautology, In demonology, 'Lectro biology, Mystic nosology, Spirit philology, High class astrology, Such is his knowledge, he Isn't the man to require an apology Oh!
From Songs of a Savoyard by Sir W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert
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