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The one word for the study of the skin is ________.

APathology

BPrenology

CEntomology

DDermatology

Answer:

D. Dermatology

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  • Dermatology - ത്വക്‌ രോഗശാസ്‌ത്രം (study of the skin)
  • Pathology - രോഗലക്ഷണശാസ്‌ത്രം/ study of diseases
  • Phrenology - മസ്‌തിഷ്‌ക്കശാസ്‌ത്രം / the detailed study of the shape and size of the cranium(തലയോട്ടി) as a supposed indication of character and mental abilities.
  • Entomology - കീടശാസ്ത്രം/ The scientific study of insects.

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