andrology

an·drol·o·gy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [an-drol-uh-jee]
- /ænˈdrɒl ə dʒi/
- /andrˈɒlədʒi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-drol-uh-jee]
- /ænˈdrɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of andrology word

noun andrology the branch of medicine concerned with diseases in men, esp of the reproductive organs 3
noun andrology the study of the functions and diseases peculiar to males, especially of the reproductive organs. 1
noun andrology The branch of physiology and medicine that deals with diseases and conditions specific to men. 1
noun andrology A branch of medicine concerned with male diseases and especially with those affecting the male reproductive system. 0

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Origin of andrology

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1970-75; andro- + -logy

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Parts of speech for Andrology

noun

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preposition

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andrology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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