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WNA Ologies
Ologies of Study
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |