[unrev-II] A.Word.A.Day--tokology

From: Grant Bowman (grant@suse.com)
Date: Mon Jan 29 2001 - 23:17:17 PST

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    tokology (to-KOL-uh-jee) noun, also tocology

    Midwifery or obstetrics.

    [From Greek toko, child, childbirth + logy.]

    "Stockham sent a copy of her own book, Tokology: A Book for Every Woman ... This practical guide to childbearing and health had enjoyed great popular success." Robert Whittaker, Tolstoy's American Preachers: Letters on Religion and Ethics, TriQuarterly, Jan 1, 2000.

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