— lithologic /lith'euh loj"ik/ , lithological , adj. — lithologically , adv.
/li thol"euh jee/ , n.
1. Geol.
a. (loosely) petrology.
b. the physical characteristics of a rock or stratigraphic unit.
2. Med. the study of the formation, pathology, and treatment of stones in the human body.
[ 1710-20; LITHO- + -LOGY ]