tribology

tribology
The study of friction and its effects in biologic systems, especially in regard to articulated surfaces of the skeleton. [G. tribo, to rub, + logos, study]

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tri·bol·o·gy trī-'bäl-ə-jē, trib-'äl- n, pl -gies a branch of mechanical engineering that deals with the design, friction, wear, and lubrication of interacting surfaces (as bodily joints) in relative motion
tri·bo·log·i·cal .trī-bə-'läj-i-kəl, .trib-ə- adj

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tri·bol·o·gy (trĭ-bolґə-je) [Gr. tribē a rubbing + -logy] the study of the lubrication, friction, and wear of the joints.

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