"optology" meaning in English

See optology in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: opto- + -logy Etymology templates: {{af|en|opto-|-logy}} opto- + -logy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} optology (uncountable)
  1. (rare) The study of sight. Tags: rare, uncountable

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