Definition of "iridology" []

• The study of the iris of the eye, especially as associated with disease. (noun)

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• "The iris of the eye has become the basis of an entire system of diagnosis called iridology."
• "But no kidding: I wonder if the bishops have taken positions on other unscientific "treatments" like naturopathy, homeopathy, iridology, etc."
• "That is if there is anything among all the crazy beliefs about homeopathy, and naturopathy, and iridology, and Chinese herbs, and reflexology, and crystals, then it will, when demonstrated to be effective, be adopted by mainstream medicine."