nosology
the systematic classification of diseases.
the knowledge of a disease.
Origin of nosology
1Other words from nosology
- nos·o·log·i·cal [nos-uh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌnɒs əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjective
- nos·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
- no·sol·o·gist, noun
Words Nearby nosology
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How to use nosology in a sentence
To enumerate the cases in which champagne is of service would be to give a whole nosology.
Facts About Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines | Henry VizetellyYou touch the focal-centre of all our disease, of our frightful nosology of diseases, when you lay your hand on this.
Past and Present | Thomas CarlyleDiagnosis and nosology are making rapid strides; and perhaps we shall soon know what we have to cure.
The Action of Medicines in the System | Frederick William HeadlandAmong the curiosities of the nosology may be mentioned wrist-drop, doubtless from working in lead.
A History of Epidemics in Britain (Volume I of II) | Charles CreightonTo enumerate the cases in which Champagne is of service would be to give a whole nosology.
A History of Champagne | Henry Vizetelly
British Dictionary definitions for nosology
/ (nɒˈsɒlədʒɪ) /
the branch of medicine concerned with the classification of diseases
Derived forms of nosology
- nosological (ˌnɒsəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective
- nosologically, adverb
- nosologist, noun
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