Meanings
nounhelcology (uncountable)
- uncountableThe study, pathology, and treatment of ulcers.
Origin
- Ancient Greekἕλκος“open wound, injury”
- Englishhelcology
From Ancient Greek ἕλκος (hélkos, “open wound, injury”) + -logy.
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helcology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/helcology
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“helcology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/helcology. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “helcology,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/helcology.
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