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Study or science of certain things that end with -ologies

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