Worthless Word for the Day

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the worthless word for the day is: iridology

[a. Gk. irido, comb. form of iris, + -logy]
in alternative medicine, the study of the iris
as a basis for diagnosis

"In general iridology is not thought to be as
valuable as more orthodox forms of diagnosis."
- The Times, 17 Nov 1989

""The theory is simple. Flecks, streaks, spots,
or discolorations within a particular section of
the iris indicate that there is a trouble spot,
a weakness in a corresponding area of the body.
As a diagnostic tool, it far exceeds the reaches
of conventional medicine... Iridology is a science
that can see the future..."
A soothsayer, I think."
- Monique Truong, The Book of Salt