MYOLOGY

myology

(noun) the branch of physiology that studies muscles

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

myology (uncountable)

(anatomy) The physiological study of muscles.

Source: Wiktionary


My*ol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Myo- + -logy: cf. F. myologie.]

Definition: That part of anatomy which treats of muscles.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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