Algology

From Latin alga

Full definition of algology

Noun

1. The branch of botany dealing with algae.

Synonyms

• phycology

Related terms

• alga
• algal
• algicide
• algin
• alginate
• alginic
• alginic acid
• algoid
• algological
• algologist

From Ancient Greek άλγος (álgos, "algo-, pain")

-λογία (-logía, "-logy, branch of study")

Noun

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

Related terms

• algesis
• algesic
• algetic
• -algia
• -algic
• algo-
• algolagnia
• algolagnic
• algolagnist
• algometer
• algometry
• algophobia
• -algy
• coxalgy
• myalgia
• neuralgia
• pressure algometer