noun
- plural of nematology; the branch of zoology that studies nematodes (roundworms)
Usage: technical; scientific
Examples
- The research institute employs several specialists in nematologies to study parasitic roundworms.
- Advances in nematologies have improved our understanding of soil-dwelling organisms.
- The conference brought together experts in nematologies from around the world.
- Her doctoral thesis focused on nematologies and plant-parasitic nematode control.