kinesiology

noun

the branch of physiology that studies the mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement

Roots

kinesiskinesio- · Greek · movement logos-logy · Greek · study of

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The word kinesiology breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: kinesio, from Greek kinesis (“movement”); and -logy, from Greek logos (“study of”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.