syzygiology
Pronunciation: si-zij′ē-ol′ō-jē
Definition: The study of interrelationships, or interdependencies, especially of the whole, as opposed to the study of separate parts or isolated functions.
[G. syzygios, yoked (see syzygy), + logos, study]
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.

