er|go|nom|ics

er|go|nom|ics
er|go|nom|ics «UR guh NOM ihks», noun.
the study of the relationship between individuals and their work or working environment, especially with regard to fitting jobs to the needs and abilities of workers: »

The essential nature of ergonomics is the convergence of the disciplines of human biology (especially anatomy, physiology, and psychology) on the problems of Man at work (New Scientist).

[< ergo- + (eco)nomics]

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