iridology

iridology
/ir'i dol"euh jee, uy'ri-/, n., pl. iridologies.
the inspection of the iris of the eye as an aid in determining a person's state of health or in diagnosing a health problem.
[1920-25; IRIDO- + -LOGY]

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  • iridology — noun (plural gies) Date: 1916 the study of the iris of the eye for indications of bodily health and disease • iridologist noun …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • iridology — ir·i·dol·o·gy …   English syllables

  • iridology — ir•i•dol•o•gy [[t]ˌɪr ɪˈdɒl ə dʒi[/t]] n. pl. gies med examination of the iris of the eye as a primary diagnostic aid • Etymology: 1920–25 ir i•dol′o•gist, n …   From formal English to slang

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