sexology

[ sek-sol-uh-jee ]

/ sɛkˈsɒl ə dʒi /

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noun

the study of sexual behavior.

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Origin of sexology

First recorded in 1900–05; sex + -o- + -logy

OTHER WORDS FROM sexology

sex·o·log·i·cal

[sek-suh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌsɛk səˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjectivesex·ol·o·gist, noun

Words nearby sexology

sex-linkage, sex-linked, sex-linked trait, sex object, sex offender, sexology, sexpartite, sexpert, sex play, sexploitation, sex positivity

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How to use sexology in a sentence

Dr. Grenci obtained her doctorate in clinical sexology in 2007.
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She had enrolled at Maimonides University in North Miami Beach in order to work towards a degree in clinical sexology.
Whip It: Secrets of a Dominatrix|Justin Jones|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Throughout her life, she faced public ridicule, legal persecution and, eventually, redemption through a PhD in clinical sexology.
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Many Normal schools and colleges and private institutions of learning are adopting special instruction in sexology.
Self Knowledge and Guide to Sex Instruction|T. W. Shannon

We are tolerably familiar with Anglo-American writings on sexology, but we know nothing that equals Mrs. Dennett's brochure.
The Sex Side of Life|Mary Dennett

British Dictionary definitions for sexology

sexology

/ (sɛkˈsɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the study of sexual behaviour in human beings

Derived forms of sexology

sexologist, nounsexological (ˌsɛksəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective

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