mammalogy

noun mam·mal·o·gy \mə-ˈma-lə-jē, ma-ˈma-, -ˈmä-\

Definition of MAMMALOGY

: a branch of zoology dealing with mammals

— mam·mal·o·gist \-jist\ noun

International Scientific Vocabulary, blend of mammal and -logy

First Known Use: 1835

Medical Dictionary

noun mam·mal·o·gy \mə-ˈmal-ə-jē, ma-ˈmal-, -ˈmäl-\

plural mam·mal·o·gies

: a branch of zoology dealing with mammals

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