nasology

/næˈsɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of the nose and its functions, especially in relation to the sense of smell.

“The doctor specialized in nasology and was an expert on the human sense of smell.”

2. noun

A branch of medicine dealing with the nose, its diseases, and their treatment.

“The hospital’s ENT department also included a nasology unit.”

Synonyms

  • otology
  • rhinology

Antonyms

  • otopathy
  • rhinopathy