Definition of "somatology" [so•ma•tol•o•gy]

• The physiological and anatomical study of the body. (noun)
• See physical anthropology. (noun)

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• "In somatology, the exhibit of Bryn Mawr College showed so marked"
• "This case, however, is strictly based on medical science, somatology and statistics, "said Lee."