hygeology

/ˌhaɪɡəˈlɒdʒi/ or /ˌhaɪɡɪˈɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of the relationships between geography, demography, and health, often focusing on the distribution of disease and the impact of environmental factors on health.

“The hygeology department conducted a study on the correlation between air quality and respiratory diseases in urban areas.”

Synonyms

  • epidemiology
  • medical geography

Antonyms

  • pathology
  • toxicology