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That branch of natural history which treats of the origin and functions of eggs.

The science which explains, by the law of causation, the past condition and changes of the earth. -- Pa*læ`ti*o*log"ic*al, a.

ntiquities, esp. of prehistoric antiquities; a discourse or treatise on antiquities; archæology .

The science which treats of the ancient life of the earth, or of fossils which are the remains of such life.

Paleobotany.

The branch of paleontology which treats of fossil birds.

The science of extinct animals, a branch of paleontology.

A system of theology embracing all religions; a complete system of theology.

A systematic view of all branches of human knowledge; a work of universal information.

The use of paradoxes. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne.

The use of equivocal or ambiguous words. [R.]

A concession to an adversary in order to strengthen one's own argument.

The science which treats of diseases, their nature, causes, progress, symptoms, etc.

That branch of knowledge which deals with personal names and their origin; the study of patronymics.

Pediatrics.

The science or art of punishment. [Written also poenology.]

Superfluity of words. [R.] G. Campbell.

h the mineralogical and chemical composition of rocks, and with their classification: lithology.

Knowledge of drugs or medicines; the art of preparing medicines.

The art or science which treats of lighthouses and signal lights.