A description or study of human physical characteristics, anatomy, and bodily features; physical anthropology.
From Greek anthropos (human) + physiognomy (physical appearance) + -graphy (description/study). A 19th century term for physical anthropology.
This word fell out of use because 'physical anthropology' is shorter and clearer—but it reminds us that scientists used to love creating elaborate Greek compound words, even when simpler terms would do the job better.
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