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870 words match “OLOGY”

MUSCHELKALK n.
iddle one of the three divisions of the Triassic formation in Germany. See Chart, under Geology.
MYCOLOGIC; MYCOLOGICAL a.
Of or relating to mycology, or the fungi.
MYCOLOGIST n.
One who is versed in, or who studies, mycology.
MYODYNAMICS n.
The department of physiology which deals with the principles of muscular contraction; the exercise of muscular force or contraction.
MYOGRAPHY n.
muscular contraction by the aid of registering apparatus, as by some form of myograph; myology.
MYOLOGIC; MYOLOGICAL a.
Of or pertaining to myology.
MYOLOGIST n.
One skilled in myology.
MYTHOLOGIC; MYTHOLOGICAL a.
Of or pertaining to mythology or to myths; mythical; fabulous. -- Myth`o*log"ic*al*ly, adv.
MYTHOLOGIST n.
One versed in, or who writes on, mythology or myths.
NATURAL a. 2 definitions
n reason or experience; not supernatural; as, a natural law; natural science; history, theology. I call that natural religion which men might know ... by the mere principles of reason, improved by consideration and experience, without the help of revelation. Bp. Wilkins.
NECROLOGIC; NECROLOGICAL a.
Of or pertaining to necrology; of the nature of necrology; relating to, or giving, an account of the dead, or of deaths.
NEOLOGIC; NEOLOGICAL a.
Of or pertaining to neology; employing new words; of the nature of, or containing, new words or new doctrines. A genteel neological dictionary. Chesterfield.
NEOLOGIST n.
An innovator in any doctrine or system of belif, especially in theology; one who introduces or holds doctrines subversie of supernatural or revealed religion; a rationalist, so-called.
NEOLOGISTIC; NEOLOGISTICAL a.
of or pertaining to neology; neological.
NEUROLOGIST n.
One who is versed in neurology; also, one skilled in the treatment of nervous diseases.
NIAGARA PERIOD n.
s of limestone, which is gradually undermined by the removal of the shale. See Chart of Geology.
NIBELUNGS n.
In German mythology, the children of the mist, a race of dwarfs or demonic beings, the original possessors of the famous hoard and ring won by Siegfrid; also, the Burgundian kings in the Nibelungenlied.
NOBEL PRIZES n.
garded as the most important work during the year in physics, chemistry, medicine or physiology, idealistic literature, and service in the interest of peace. The prizes, averaging $40,000 each, were first awarded in 1901.
NOSOLOGICAL a.
Of or pertaining to nosology.
NOSOLOGIST n.
One versed in nosology.
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