nosology

American  

[noh-sol-uh-jee] / noʊˈsɒl ə dʒi /

noun

1. the systematic classification of diseases.

2. the knowledge of a disease.

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nosology British  

/ ˌnɒsəˈlɒdʒɪkəl, nɒˈsɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the branch of medicine concerned with the classification of diseases

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Other Word Forms

• nosological adjective
• nosologically adverb
• nosologist noun

Etymology

Origin of nosology

From the New Latin word nosologia, dating back to 1715–25. See noso-, -logy

Example Sentences

In pathology, or rather in nosology, by which latter term is meant the systematic arrangement and precise definition of diseases, his merits are very considerable.

From Lives of Eminent Zoologists, from Aristotle to Linnæus with Introductory remarks on the Study of Natural History by MacGillivray, William

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 Vizetelly, Henry

Since the discovery of the spirillar test for relapsing fever it may be said that Griesinger's bilious typhoid must be stricken from medical nosology as an independent affection.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

They class a sick man under some given department of their nosology, whereas every invalid is really a special case, a unique example.

From Amiel's Journal by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.

There are many similar examples in nosology of this possibility of some habit predisposing to or favoring the development of disease.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)