hymenology

noun

term for that branch of anatomy which treats of the nature and structure of membranes

Etymology: From hymen + -ology.

The scientific study of the hymen.
“CHAPTER 3 Hymenology Given the pronounced variations in size and shape from woman to woman, perhaps it would be more accurate to identify the hymen as a site than as an anatomical part.”
“It is preferable to discuss these criteria later in the chapter, however, within the context of Greek virginity and hymenology.”
A treatise on the topic of the hymen.
“It may be helpful at this point to anticipate part of the argument in Chapter 1, “Hymenologies: the multiple signs of virginity.” Today, the primary physiological “sign” of virginity in women is considered to be the “unbroken” hymen; [...]”
The scientific study of membranes in general.
A treatise on the topic of membranes.
“There exist treatises on membranes or hymenologies; descriptions of membranes or hymenographies.”
“Within the various hymenologies, or treatises on membranes, one finds all three of Bacon's [models.]”