The study of interrelationships, or interdependencies, especially of the whole, as opposed to the study of separate parts or isolated functions. ... Origin: G. Syzygios, yoked (see syzygy), + logos, study ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: si-zij′ē-ol′ō-jē Definitions: 1. The study of interrelationships, or interdependencies, especially of the whole, as opposed to the study of separate parts or isolated functions.
syzygiology The study of the relationship of the whole as contrasted to that of isolated parts and functions.