dolorology

noun

do·​lo·​rol·​o·​gy ˌdō-lə-ˈräl-ə-jē How to pronounce dolorology (audio) ˌdäl-ə- How to pronounce dolorology (audio)
plural dolorologies
: algology
The treatment of chronic pain has developed into a new medical specialty called dolorology.Matt Clark, Newsweek

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“Dolorology.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/dolorology. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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