algology

algology

English

Etymology 1

From Latin alga +‎ -logy.

Noun

algology (uncountable)

  2. The branch of botany dealing with algae.
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Etymology 2

Etymology tree
English algo-
Proto-Indo-European *leǵ-
Ancient Greek λόγος (lógos)
Proto-Indo-European *-h₂
Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂
Proto-Indo-European *-i-eh₂
Proto-Hellenic *-íā
Ancient Greek -ῐ́ᾱ (-ĭ́ā)
Ancient Greek -λογῐ́ᾱ (-logĭ́ā)bor.
Latin -logialbor.
French -logiebor.
English -logy
English algology

    From algo- (“pain”) + -logy (“branch of study”).

    Noun

    algology (uncountable)

    2. The medical treatment of pain as practiced in Greece and Turkey.

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