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-ologies
Study or science of certain things that end with -ologies
| -ology | Study or science of |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | Physical, social, and cultural development of man |
| Archaeology (archeology) | Past human life as shown by fossil relics and the cities monuments, and artifacts left by ancient peoples |
| Astrology | Stars and their influence on human behavior |
| Audiology | Hearing |
| Bacteriology | Bacteria |
| Biology | Living organisms and life processes of plants and animals |
| Biotechnology | Application of the principles of technology to deal with the problems of living organisms |
| Cardiology | Heart and its functions in health and disease |
| Cetology | Whales |
| Chronology | Measuring time |
| Climatology | Climate and climatic conditions |
| Cosmetology | Cosmetics |
| Cosmology | Universe |
| Criminology | Crime |
| Cryptology | Secret codes and ciphers |
| Cytology | Cells |
| Dendrology | Trees |
| Dermatology | Skin and its diseases |
| Ecology | Relations between living organisms and their environment |
| Embryology | Embryo |
| Entomology | Insects |
| Epidemiology | Widespread disease or epidemics |
| Epistemology | Nature, sources, and limits of knowledge |
| Ethnology | Contemporary societies or language groups |
| Ethology | Animal behavior patterns in their natural environments |
| Etymology | Words and word origins |
| Gastroenterology | Digestive system |
| Genealogy | Ancestors |
| Geology | Physical nature and history of the earth |
| Gerontology | Old age |
| Gynecology | Female body functions |
| Hematology | Blood |
| Herpetology | Reptiles and amphibians |
| Histology | Living tissue |
| Hydrology | Water |
| Ichthyology | Fish |
| Ideology | Doctrines or opinions of an individual or a group |
| Immunology | Antigens and antibodies, especially as related to immunity to some injections |
| Meteorology | Atmosphere and atmospheric conditions, especially as related to weather |
| Microbiology | Microorganisms |
| Mineralogy | Minerals |
| Morphology | Form and structure of animals and plants |
| Musicology | Music |
| Mycology | Fungi |
| Mythology | Myths |
| Nephrology | Kidneys |
| Neurology | Nervous system and its disorders |
| Oncology | Abnormal growth of tissues, as tumors |
| Ophthalmology | Eyes, their functions and structure |
| Ornithology | Birds |
| Osteology | Structure and function of bones |
| Paleontology | Prehistoric forms of life as known especially from fossil remains |
| Pathology | Disease |
| Pharmacology | Drugs |
| Phrenology | Shape and bumps of the skull |
| Physiology | Functions and vital processes of living organisms |
| Pomology | Fruit |
| Psychology | Mind and mental and emotional processes |
| Radiology | Radiation |
| Seismology | Earthquakes |
| Sociology | Values and beliefs of societal groups |
| Speleology | Caves |
| Theology | Religion |
| Toxicology | Poisons |
| Virology | Viruses |
| Volcanology (vulcanology) | Volcanoes |
| Zoology | Animal life |