myology

[ mahy-ol-uh-jee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

myology

/ ˌmaɪəˈlɒdʒɪk; maɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

the branch of medical science concerned with the structure and diseases of muscles

Origin of myology¹

From the New Latin word myologia, dating back to 1640–50. See myo-, -logy

Myology and serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae, a taxonomic study.

Myology and serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae, ataxonomic study.

We will then undertake the study of the muscles of the limbs, and end with the myology of the head.

With the hope that such variation might be found, a study of the comparative myology of the legs was undertaken.

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