pedology 1
— pedological /ped'l oj"i keuhl/ , pedologic , adj. — pedologist , n.
/pi dol"euh jee/ , n.
the science that deals with the study of soils. Also called soil science .
[ 1920-25; PEDO- 2 + -LOGY ]
pedology 2
— pedological /peed'l oj"i keuhl/ , pedologic , adj. — pedologist , n.
/pi dol"euh jee/ , n.
1. the scientific study of the nature and development of children.
2. pediatrics.
[ PEDO- 1 + -LOGY ]