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The branch of science which treats of the relation of magnetism to light.

That branch of science which treats of the measurement of the intensity of light.

That branch of science which relates to the mind; mental philosophy. [R.]

The science of the special functions of the several parts of the brain, or of the supposed connection between the various faculties of the mind and particular organs in the brain.

The science of algæ, or seaweeds; algology.

The order or arrangement of leaves on the stem; the science of the relative position of leaves.

The art of healing diseases; the science of medicine; the theory or practice of medicine. "A doctor of physik." Chaucer.

reating of, or relating to, the causes and connections of natural phenomena; as, physical science; physical laws. "Physical philosophy." Pope.

Anthropomorphism grows into theology, while physicism (if I may so call it) develops into science. Huxley.

A combining form, denoting relation to, or dependence upon, natural causes, or the science of physics.

The science of nature, or of natural objects; that branch of science which treats of the laws and properties of matter, and the forces acting upon it; especially, that department of natural science which treats of the causes (as gravitation, heat, light, magnetism, electricity, etc.) that modify the general properties…

The art and science of discovering the predominant temper, and other characteristic qualities of the mind, by the outward appearance, especially by the features of the face.

The science which treats of the earth's exterior physical features, climate, life, etc., and of the physical movements or changes on the earth's surface, as the currents of the atmosphere and ocean, the secular variations in heat, moisture, magnetism, etc.; physical geography.

Of or pertaining to physiology; relating to the science of the functions of living organism; as, physiological botany or chemistry.

One who is versed in the science of physiology; a student of the properties and functions of animal and vegetable organs and tissues.

The science which treats of the phenomena of living organisms; the study of the processes incidental to, and characteristic of, life.

The science of describing plants in a systematic manner; also, a description of plants.

The branch of science which treats of fossil plants; -- usually called paleobotany, sometimes paleophytology.

The science of plants; a description of the kinds and properties of plants; botany. Sir T. Browne.

The science of the origin and growth of plants.