Definition

The study or practice of childbirth and the processes involved in delivering babies.

Example

She decided to specialize in tokology to help expectant mothers during labor.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of tokology?

No, what is it about?

It's the study of childbirth and the processes involved.

That sounds really interesting! I’d love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tokology → It is formed from "tokos" (from Greek, meaning childbirth or offspring) and "-logy" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or discourse). The word "tokology" refers to the study of childbirth or the processes related to giving birth.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tokos' which relates to childbirth, and '-logy' meaning study — so tokology is the study of childbirth.

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