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WNA Ologies
Ologies of Study
Term | Definition |
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anthropology | study of humans |
archeaology | study of past cultures of humans |
astrology | study of stars (for making predictions) |
bacteriology | study of bacteria |
biology | study of life |
cartology | study of maps and map-making |
climatology | study of climates |
cosmetology | study of cosmetics |
cosmology | study of the universe |
criminology | study of crime and criminals |
cryptology | study of codes |
ecology | study of interactions in environments |
embryology | study of embryos |
ethnobiology | life pertaining to certain people |
ethnology | study of cultural heritage |
ethology | study of animals behavior |
etymology | study of words |
geology | study of earth |
graphology | study of handwriting |
hydrology | study of water |
ideology | study of ideas |
meteorology | study of climate and weather |
microbiology | study of microscopic life |
morphology | study of structure of organisms |
musicology | study of music |
neurology | study of the brain |
ophthalmology | study of eyes |
otology | study of ears |
paleoanthropology | study of ancient human-like creatures |
paleobiology | study of ancient life |
paleontology | study of ancient life (through fossils) |
paleozoology | study of ancient animals |
pathology | study of disease |
pedology | study of children |
pharmacology | study of drugs |
phonology | study of speech sounds |
phraseology | study of the use of words and phrases |
physical anthropology | study of human characteristics |
physiology | study of characteristics of organisms |
psychology | study of the mind and behavior |
pyrology | study of fire |
seismology | study of earthquakes |
sociology | study of society |
storiology | study of stories and legends |
topology | study of characteristics and history of a place |
vulcanology | study of volcanoes |
zoology | study of animals |