pedology Definition

paedology
pedology
noun

1. medicine.
The scientific study of physiological and psychological aspects of childhood.

Derivative: paedologist
noun

A scientist who specializes in paedology.

Etymology: 19c.

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pedology¹
noun

1. geol.
The scientific study of the origin, properties and uses of soil.

Derivative: pedologist
noun

A scientist who specializes in pedology.

Etymology: 1920s: from Greek pedon ground.

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pedology² paedology