acology

/əˈkɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/

acology · noun — materia medica; the science of medical remedies, or of therapeutics.

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acology is pronounced /əˈkɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἄκος (ákos, “remedy”) + -logy. The first element could be from Proto-Indo-European *Hieh₂ḱ-. Or, less likely, related to Old Irish ícc (“healing, cure”). Or, of Semitic/Egyptian origin.

noun

Materia medica; the science of medical remedies, or of therapeutics.

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Words closest in meaning

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acologic 68% match — Pertaining to acology vs acology →
algologically 58% match — In terms of algology, the study of algae. vs acology →
algology 58% match — The branch of botany dealing with algae. vs acology →
algological 57% match — Of or pertaining to algology (the study of algae). vs acology →
aloedary 56% match — A compound purgative medicine of which aloes is a chief ingredient. vs acology →
medicatory 55% match — Serving to medicate; medicinal. vs acology →
aloetic 55% match — A medicine containing mostly aloes. vs acology →
stœchiology 55% match — Scientific study of bodily elements. vs acology →