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stereology

American

[ster-ee-ol-uh-jee, steer-] / ˌstɛr iˈɒl ə dʒi, ˌstɪər- /

noun

a branch of science dealing with the determination of the three-dimensional structure of objects based on two-dimensional views of them.

Etymology

Origin of stereology

First recorded in 1960–65; stereo- + -logy

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Using advanced three-dimensional imaging techniques known as stereology, the team examined how exercise changed nerve clusters that help regulate heart function.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026

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