anthroposomatology
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/ˌænθroʊpəsoʊməˈtɑːlədʒi/
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/ˌænθrəpɒsəʊməˈtɒlədʒi/
study of the human body in relation to humans
Etymology
'anthroposomatology' originates from Greek roots: specifically from 'anthrōpos' (Greek) meaning 'human', 'sōma' (Greek) meaning 'body', and the suffix '-logia' (Greek) meaning 'study' or 'discourse'.
'anthroposomatology' is a modern English coinage formed by combining the elements of older terms such as 'anthropology' (from Greek 'anthrōpos' + 'logia') and 'somatology' (from Greek 'sōma' + 'logia'), producing a compound that explicitly links 'human' and 'body' with the '-logy' suffix.
Initially formed to name a specialized study combining anthropological and somatic concerns ('study of human body in relation to humans'), the term's usage has remained narrowly technical and has not undergone broad semantic shift.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a (rare/technical) study or discipline concerned with the human body (soma) in relation to human beings, their behavior, culture, development, or identity; broadly, the study of bodily aspects of humans in anthropological or medical contexts.
Anthroposomatology explores how cultural practices shape bodily form, perception, and experience across societies.
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