electrology
/ɪlɛkˈtrɒlədʒi/noun
1The science of electricity. Now historical.
2A branch of medicine concerned with the medical uses of electricity, especially for the treatment of disease. Now historical.
3 US = electrolysis.
- The usual American term is electrolysis..
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in The Monthly Review. From electro- + -logy.