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Definition of Herpetology

1. Noun. The branch of zoology concerned with reptiles and amphibians.

Definition of Herpetology

1. n. The natural history of reptiles; that branch of zoölogy which relates to reptiles, including their structure, classification, and habits.

Definition of Herpetology

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Medical Definition of Herpetology

1. The natural history of reptiles; that branch of zoology which relates to reptiles, including their structure, classification, and habits. Origin: Written also, but less properly, erpetology] [Gr. A creeping thing, reptile (fr. To creep): cf. F. Herpetologie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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