cosmetology
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cos·me·tol·o·gy
(kŏz′mĭ-tŏl′ə-jē)n.
The study or art of cosmetics and their use.
[French cosmétologie : cosmétique, cosmetic; see cosmetic + -logie, -logy.]
cos′me·tol′o·gist n.
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cosmetology
(ˌkɒzmɛˈtɒlədʒɪ)n
(Hairdressing & Grooming) the work of beauty therapists, including hairdressing, facials, manicures, etc
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cos•me•tol•o•gy
(ˌkɒz mɪˈtɒl ə dʒi)n.
the art or profession of applying cosmetics.
cos`me•to•log′i•cal (-tlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl) adj.
cos`me•tol′o•gist, n.
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cosmetology
the art or practice of the beautification of the skin, hair, or nails. — cosmetologist, n. — cosmetological, adj.
See also: Beauty-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Noun | 1. | cosmetology - the practice of beautifying the face and hair and skin practice - the exercise of a profession; "the practice of the law"; "I took over his practice when he retired" |
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cosmetology
n → Kosmetologie f
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