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Stoichiology
Stoiˊchi-ol′o-gy
,Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK] a first element +
-logy
.] [Written also
stoechiology
.] 1.
That part of the science of physiology which treats of the elements, or principles, composing animal tissues.
2.
(Logic)
The doctrine of the elementary requisites of mere thought.
Sir W. Hamilton.
3.
The statement or discussion of the first principles of any science or art.