Actinobiology – the study of the effects of radiation upon living organisms
Actinology - the study of the effect of light on chemicals
Aerobiology - the study of organic particles that are transported by the air
Aerology - the study of the atmosphere
Aetiology - the medical study of the causation of disease
Agrobiology - the study of plant nutrition and growth in relation to soil
Agrology - the branch of soil science dealing with the production of crops.
Algology - the study of
Allergology - the study of the causes and treatment of allergies algae
Angiology - the study of the anatomy of blood and lymph vascular systems
Anthropology - the study of humans
Archaeology - the study of past cultures
Archaeozoology - the study of relationships between humans and animals over time
Areology - the study of Mars
Astrobiology - the study of origin of life
Astrogeology - the study of geology of celestial bodies
Astrology - the study of the purported influence(s) of celestial bodies on earthly affairs
Audiology - the study of hearing
Autecology - the study of the ecology of any individual species
Bacteriology - the study of bacteria
Bioecology - the study of interaction of life in the environment
Biology - the study of life
Bromatology - the study of food
Cardiology - the study of the heart
Cariology - the study of cells
Climatology - the study of the climate
Coniology - the study of dust in the atmosphere and its effects on living organisms
Craniology - the study of the characteristics of the skull
Criminology - the scientific study of crime
Cryology - the study of very low temperatures and related phenomena
Cytology - the study of cells
Cytomorphology - the study of the structure of cells
Cytopathology - the branch of pathology that studies diseases on the cellular level
Dendrochronology - the study of the age of trees and the records in their rings
Dendrology - the study of trees
Dermatology - the study of the skin
Dermatopathology - the field of dermatological anatomical pathology
Ecohydrology - the study of interactions between organisms and the water cycle
Ecology - the study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment
Ecophysiology - the study of the interrelationship between an organism's physical functioning and its environment
Edaphology - a branch of soil science that studies the influence of soil on life
Electrophysiology - the study of the relationship between electric phenomena and bodily processes
Embryology - the study of embryos
Endocrinology - the study of internal secretory glands
Entomology - the study of insects
Enzymology - the study of enzymes
Epidemiology - the study of the origin and spread of diseases
Ethology - the study of animal behaviour
Exobiology - the study of life in outer space
Exogeology - the study of geology of celestial bodies
Fetology (Foetology) - the study of the fetus/foetus
Gastrology (Gastroenterology) - the study of the stomach and intestines
Gemology - the study of gemstones
Geobiology - the study of the biosphere and its relations to the lithosphere and atmosphere
Geochronology - the study of the age of the Earth
Geology - the study of the Earth
Geomorphology - the study of present-day landforms
Gerontology - the study of old age
Glaciology - the study of glaciers
Hematology - the study of blood
Heliology - the study of the sun
Helioseismology - the study of vibrations and oscillations in the sun
Hepatology - the study of the liver
Herbology - the study of the therapeutic use of plants
Herpetology - the study of reptiles and amphibians
Hydrogeology - the study of underground water
Hydrology - the study of water
Ichnology - the study of fossil footprints, tracks, and burrows
Ichthyology - the study of fish
Immunology - the study of the immune system
Kinesiology - the study of movement in relation to human anatomy
Kymatology - the study of waves or wave motions
Limnology - the study of freshwater environments
Lithology - the study of rocks
Lymphology - the study of the lymph system and glands
Mammalogy - the study of mammals
Meteorology - the study of weather
Methodology - the study of methods
Metrology - the study of measurement
Microbiology - the study of micro-organisms
Micrology - the science of preparing and handling microscopic objects
Mineralogy - the study of minerals
Mycology - the study of fungi
Myology - the scientific study of muscles
Myrmecology - the study of ants
Mythology - the study of myths
Nanotechnology - the study of machines at the molecular level
Nanotribology - the study of friction on the molecular and atomic scale
Neonatology - the study of newborn infants
Nephology - the study of clouds
Neurology - the study of nerves
Neuropathology - the study of neural diseases
Neurophysiology - the study of the functions of the nervous system
Nosology - the study of disease classification
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Oceanology - the study of oceans
Odontology - the study of the teeth
Oncology - the study of cancer
Oneirology - the study of dreams
Oology - the study of eggs
Ophthalmology - the study of the eyes
Ornithology - the study of birds
Orology - the study of mountains and their mapping
Osteology - the study of bones
Otolaryngology - the study of the ear and throat
Otology - the study of the ear
Otorhinolaryngology - the study of the ear, nose, and throat
Paleoanthropology - the study of prehistoric people and human origins
Paleobiology - the study of prehistoric life
Paleoclimatology - the study of prehistoric climates
Paleoecology - the study of prehistoric environments by analyzing fossils and rock strata
Paleontology - the study of fossils of ancient life
Paleophytology - the study of ancient multicellular plants
Palynology - the study of pollen
Parapsychology - the study of paranormal or psychic phenomenon that defies conventional scientific explanations
Pathology - the study of illness
Pedology (paidology, paedology) - the study of children's behaviour and development
Petrology - the study of rocks and the conditions by which they form
Pharmacology - the study of drugs
Phenology - the study of periodic biological phenomena
Phlebology - a branch of medicine that deals with the venous system
Phonology - the study of vocal sounds
Phycology - the study of algae
Physiology - the study of the functions of living organisms
Phytology (Botany) - the study of plants
Phytopathology - the study of plant diseases
Phytosociology - the study of the ecology of plant communities
Planetology - the study of planets and solar systems
Planktology - the study of plankton
Pomology - the scientific study of fruits
Primatology - the study of primates
Psychobiology - the study and psychology of organisms with regard to their functions and structures
Psychology - the study of mental processes in living creatures
Psychopathology - the study of mental illness or disorders
Psychopharmacology - the study of psychotropic or psychiatric drugs
Psychophysiology - the study of the physiological bases of psychological processes
Pulmonology - the specialty in medicine that deals with diseases of the lungs and the respiratory tract
Radiology - the study of rays, usually ionizing radiation
Reflexology - originally the study of reflexes or of reflex responses
Rheology - the study of flow
Rhinology - the study of the nose
Sedimentology - a branch of geology that studies sediments
Seismology - the study of earthquakes
Selenology - the study of the moon
Sexology - the study of sex
Sitiology - the study of diet
Sociobiology - the study of the effect of evolution on ethology
Sociology - the study of society
Somatology - study of human characteristics
Somnology - the study of sleep
Speleology - the study or exploration of caves
Stomatology - the study of the mouth
Symptomatology - the study of symptoms
Synecology - the study of the ecological interrelationships
Technology - the study of the practical arts
Thermology - the study of heat
Theology - the study of religion
Tocology - the study of childbirth
Toxicology - the study of poisons
Traumatology - the study of wounds and injuries.
Trichology - the study of hair and the scalp
Typology - the study of classification
Vaccinology - the study of vaccines
Virology - the study of viruses
Volcanology (Vulcanology) - the study of volcanoes
Xenobiology - the study of non-terrestrial life
Zooarchaeology - the study, and analysis of animal remains from archaeological sites to reconstruct relationships between people, animals, and their environment
Zoology - the study of animals
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