sexology
[ sek-sol-uh-jee ]
/ sɛkˈsɒl ə dʒi /
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noun
the study of sexual behavior.
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OTHER WORDS FROM sexology
sex·o·log·i·cal [sek-suh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌsɛk səˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjectivesex·ol·o·gist, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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Example sentences from the Web for sexology
A trained sexologist and a former mayor of São Paulo, Suplicy is no newcomer to the rugged world of Brazilian politics.
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British Dictionary definitions for sexology
sexology
/ (sɛkˈsɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the study of sexual behaviour in human beings
Derived forms of sexology
sexologist, nounsexological (ˌsɛksəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for sexology
sexology
[ sĕk-sŏl′ə-jē ]
n.
The study of human sexual behavior.
Other words from sexology
sex•ol′o•gist n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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