nosology

[ noh-sol-uh-jee ]

/ noʊˈsɒl ə dʒi /

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noun

the systematic classification of diseases.

the knowledge of a disease.

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Origin of nosology

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

OTHER WORDS FROM nosology

nos·o·log·i·cal

[nos-uh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌnɒs əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjectivenos·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverbno·sol·o·gist, noun

Words nearby nosology

no soap, nosocomial, nosogenesis, nosogeography, nosography, nosology, no sooner said than done, nosophobia, no spring chicken, nostalgia, nostalgic

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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 Vizetelly
You 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 Carlyle
Diagnosis 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 Headland
Among 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 Creighton

To 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

nosology

/ (nɒˈsɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the branch of medicine concerned with the classification of diseases

Derived forms of nosology

nosological (ˌnɒsəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectivenosologically, adverbnosologist, noun

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