What does nosology mean?
Nosology means A treatise or written classification of diseases..
Nosology
/ˌnɒˈsɒləd͡ʒi/ · noun
Meaning
A treatise or written classification of diseases..
Definitions by Sense
- A treatise or written classification of diseases.
- The study of diseases; the systematic investigation or classification of disease.
- The characteristics or scientific understanding of a specific disease.
Example Sentences
2003: Thomas Arnold … constructed a nosology of insanity explicitly on the basis of the Lockean philosophy of mind — Roy Porter, Flesh in the Age of Reason (Penguin 2004, p. 312)
Synonyms for nosology
Antonyms for nosology
Related Words
Word Forms
- nosologies
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for nosology?
Common synonyms include diagnostics.
What is the opposite of nosology?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use nosology in a sentence?
2003: Thomas Arnold … constructed a nosology of insanity explicitly on the basis of the Lockean philosophy of mind — Roy Porter, Flesh in the Age of Reason (Penguin 2004, p. 312)
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