Organology

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
The study of the organs of plants and animals. countable, uncountable
2
The study of musical instruments in relation to history, culture, and construction. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

anatomy histology morphologist morphology tectology

Etymology

From organ + -ology.

Related phrases

ethno-organology musical instrument

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