taxonomy

taxonomy definition - medical

tax·on·o·my (tăk-sŏnˈə-mē)

noun
  1. The classification of organisms in an ordered system that indicates natural relationships.
  2. The science, laws, or principles of classification; systematics.

Related Forms:

  • taxˌo·nomˈic (-sə-nōˈĭk), taxˌo·nomˈi·cal (-ĭ-kəl) adjective

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