rhinology

[rahy-nol-uh-jee]

noun

the science dealing with the nose and its diseases.

Origin of rhinology

First recorded in 1830–40; rhino- + -logy

Related formsrhi·no·log·ic

[rahyn-l-oj-ik] /ˌraɪn lˈɒdʒ ɪk/, rhi·no·log·i·cal, adjectiverhi·nol·o·gist, noun

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Historical Examples of rhinology

The field of operation in rhinology can never be rendered completely sterile, and in many cases is particularly septic.
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With the advances made by rhinology the necessity for intervention through the face has become more infrequent.
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British Dictionary definitions for rhinology

rhinology

noun

the branch of medical science concerned with the nose and its diseases

Derived Formsrhinological (ˌraɪnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectiverhinologist, noun

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Word Origin and History for rhinology

1838, from rhino- + -logy.

rhinology in Medicine

rhinology

[rī-nŏl′ə-jē]

n.

The anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the nose.

Related formsrhi•nol′o•gist n.