nasology

na·sol·o·gy

[ney-zol-uh-jee]
noun
the scientific study of noses.

Origin:
1850–55; naso- + -logy

na·so·log·i·cal [ney-zuh-loj-i-kuhl] , adjective
na·sol·o·gist, noun
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Main Entry:  nasology
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  the study of noses or the nose
Etymology:  naso- 'nose'
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