Stoichiology

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Stoichiology \Stoi`chi*ol"o*gy\, n. [Gr. ? a first element +
     -logy.] [Written also {stoechiology}.]
     1. That part of the science of physiology which treats of the
        elements, or principles, composing animal tissues.
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     2. (Logic) The doctrine of the elementary requisites of mere
        thought. --Sir W. Hamilton.
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     3. The statement or discussion of the first principles of any
        science or art.
        [1913 Webster] Stoichiometric