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Same as Angiology, Angiotomy, etc.

A discourse on angels, or a body of doctrines in regard to angels. The same mythology commanded the general consent; the same angelology, demonology. Milman.

That part of anatomy which treats of blood vessels and lymphatics.

Pertaining to anthology; consisting of beautiful extracts from different authors, especially the poets. He published a geographical and anthological description of all empires and kingdoms . . . in this terrestrial globe. Wood.

One who compiles an anthology.

A discourses on flowers. [R.]

Pertaining to anthropology; belonging to the nature of man. "Anthropologic wisdom." Kingsley. -- An`thro*po*log"ic*al*ly, adv.

One who is versed in anthropology.

The science of the structure and functions of the human body.

The application to God of terms descriptive of human beings.

The number corresponding to a logarithm. The word has been sometimes, though rarely, used to denote the complement of a given logarithm; also the logarithmic cosine corresponding to a given logarithmic sine. -- An`ti*log`a*rith"mic, a.

Of the contrary name or character; -- opposed to analogous. Antilogous pole (Eccl.), that pole of a crystal which becomes negatively electrified when heated.

A contradiction between any words or passages in an author. Sir W. Hamilton.

An opposer of the theory of phlogiston.

Opposed to the doctrine of phlogiston.

Flameless; as, an aphlogistic lamp, in which a coil of wire is kept in a state of continued ignition by alcohol, without flame.

A student of bees. [R.] Emerson.

The scientific or systematic study of honey bees.

A teller of apologues. [Obs.]

Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense, or by way of apology; regretfully excusing; as, an apologetic essay. "To speak in a subdued and apologetic tone." Macaulay.