"myology" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /mʌɪˈɒlədʒi/ [UK]
Etymology: From myo- + -logy. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|myo|logy}} myo- + -logy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} myology (uncountable)
  1. (anatomy) The physiological study of muscles. Wikipedia link: myology Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Anatomy, Muscles Derived forms: oral myology Related terms: myologic, myological, myologist, myotomy Translations (Translations): myologie [feminine] (French)

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