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ælˈgɒl ə dʒial·go·l·o·gy
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Princeton's WordNet
phycology, algologynoun
the branch of botany that studies algae
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algology
Algology is a branch of biology that studies algae, which are diverse groups of aquatic organisms capable of photosynthesis. It includes the examination of their structure, reproduction, physiology, evolution, distribution, and classification. Algology is also known as phycology. In medicine, algology refers to the study and treatment of pain.
Webster Dictionary
Algologynoun
the study or science of algae or seaweeds
Etymology: [L. alga seaweed + -logy.]
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Algology
From the Greek άλγος, algos, "pain", algology is the medical treatment of pain as practiced in Greece and Turkey. The Hellenic Society of Algology and the Turkish Algology-Pain Society are the relevant local bodies affiliated to the International Association for the Study of Pain.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
algology
Scientific researches into the nature of sea-plants.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of algology in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of algology in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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