The study of the hand, including its anatomy, function, diseases, and symbolic meanings across cultures.
From Greek χείρ (cheír) 'hand' and λόγος (lógos) 'word' or 'study,' literally meaning 'the study of hands.'
The human hand is so important that it deserves its own field of study—from chirurgeons (hand workers/surgeons) to modern hand surgeons, our hand has always fascinated medicine and culture.
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