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ology roots
ology root words
Question | Answer |
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anthropology | study of the origins and beliefs of humans |
bacteriology | branch of science that studies bacteria in relation to disease |
biology | science that studies living things |
cardiology | study of the heart and its related diseases |
criminology | study of crime and criminal behavior |
dermatology | scientific study of the skin |
ecology | science of living things and how they relate to their environment |
ethnology | study of races and cultures of people |
genealogy | study of family history and ancestors |
geology | science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks |
meteorology | science that deals with weather |
morphology | the branch of biology that deals with the structure of animals and plants |
mythology | the study of myths |
necrology | register of persons who have died |
neurology | area of study that deals with the nervous system |
paleontology | science that studies animal and plant fossils |
pathology | branch of medical science that studies the causes, nature and effects of diseases |
petrology | branch of geology that studies rocks, their origin and formation and composition |
physiology | study that deals with the functioning of living things-how their body parts work |
psychology | the science of the mind |
sociology | study of the evolution, development and functioning of human society |
technology | specialized equipment used to meet a particular need, the practical use of scientific knowledge to better mankind |
theology | the study of religion and religious ideas |