suicidology

[ soo-uh-sahy-dol-uh-jee ]

noun
  1. the study of the causes and prevention of suicide.

Origin of suicidology

1
First recorded in 1925–30; suicide + -o- + -logy

Other words from suicidology

  • su·i·ci·dol·o·gist, noun

Words Nearby suicidology

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