Stoichiology
Pronunciation : Stoi`chi*ol"o*gy
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Gr. -logy.] [Written also stoechiology.]
Definition : 1. That part of the science of physiology which treats of the elements, or principles, composing animal tissues.
2. (Logic)
Defn: The doctrine of the elementary requisites of mere thought. Sir W. Hamilton.
3. The statement or discussion of the first principles of any science or art.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913