Introduction
Science | Branch | Study |
|---|---|
| Acology | Study of medical remedies |
| Acoustics | Science of sound |
| Adenology | Study of glands |
| Aedoeology | Science of generative organs |
| Aerobiology | Study of airborne organisms |
| Aerodonetics | Science or study of gliding |
| Aerodynamics | Dynamics of gases; science of movement in a flow of air or gas |
| Aerolithology | Study of aerolites; meteorites |
| Aerology | Study of the atmosphere |
| Aeronautics | Study of navigation through air or space |
| Aerophilately | Collecting of air-mail stamps |
| Aerostatics | Science of air pressure; art of ballooning |
| Agriology the comparative | Study of primitive peoples |
| Agrobiology | Study of plant nutrition; soil yields |
| Agrology | Study of agricultural soils |
| Agronomics | Study of productivity of land |
| Agrostology | Science or study of grasses |
| Alethiology | Study of truth |
| Algedonics | Science of pleasure and pain |
| Algology | Study of algae |
| Anaesthesiology | Study of anaesthetics |
| Anaglyptics | Art of carving in bas-relief |
| Anagraphy | Art of constructing catalogues |
| Anatomy | Study of the structure of the body |
| Andragogy | Science of teaching adults |
| Anemology | Study of winds |
| Angelology | Study of angels |
| Angiology | Study of blood flow and lymphatic system |
| Anthropobiology | Study of human biology |
| Anthropology | Study of human cultures |
| Aphnology | Science of wealth |
| Apiology | Study of bees |
| Arachnology | Study of spiders |
| Apiculture | Honey industries (Bee Keeping) |
| Archaeology | Study of human material remains |
| Archology | Science of the origins of governance or the origin of things |
| Arctophily | Study of teddy bears |
| Areology | Study of Mars |
| Aretaics | Science of virtue |
| Aristology | Science or art of dining |
| Arthrology | Study of joints |
| Astacology | Science of crayfish |
| Astheniology | Study of diseases of weakening and aging |
| Astrogeology | Study of extraterrestrial geology |
| Astrology | Study of influence of stars on people |
| Astrometeorology | Study of effect of stars on climate |
| Astronomy | Study of celestial bodies |
| Astrophysics | Study of behaviour of interstellar matter |
| Asteroseismology | Study of star oscillations |
| Atmology | Science of aqueous vapour |
| Audiology | Study of hearing |
| Autecology | Study of ecology of one species |
| Autology | Scientific study of oneself |
| Auxology | Science of growth |
| Avionics | Science of electronic devices for aircraft |
| Axiology | Science of the ultimate nature of values |
| Branch | Study |
|---|---|
| Bacteriology | Sstudy of bacteria |
| Balneology | Science of the therapeutic use of baths |
| Barodynamics | Science of the support and mechanics of bridges |
| Barology | Study of gravitation |
| Batology | Study of brambles |
| Batrachology | Study of frogs |
| Bibliology | Study of books |
| Bibliotics | Scientific study of handwriting |
| Bioecology | Study of interaction of life in the environment |
| Biology | Study of living organisms |
| Biometrics | Study of biological measurement |
| Biochemistry | Study of chemical processes within and relating to living organisms. |
| Biophysics | Science of the application of the laws of physics to biological phenomena |
| Biotechnology | The exploitation of biological processes for industrial and other purposes |
| Botany | Study of plants |
| Bromatology | Study of food |
| Brontology | Scientific study of thunder |
| Bryology | Study of mosses and liverworts |
| Branch | Study |
|---|---|
| Cacogenics | Study of racial degeneration |
| Caliology | Study of bird’s nests |
| Calorifics | Study of heat |
| Cambistry | Science of international exchange |
| Campanology | Art of bell ringing |
| Carcinology | Study of crabs and other crustaceans |
| Cardiology | Study of the heart |
| Caricology | Study of sedges |
| Carpology | Study of fruit |
| Cartography | Science of making maps and globes |
| Cartophily | Hobby of collecting cigarette cards |
| Castrametation | Art of designing a camp |
| Catacoustics | Science of echoes or reflected sounds |
| Catallactics | Science of commercial exchange |
| Cetology | Study of whales and dolphins |
| Chalcography | Art of engraving on copper or brass |
| Chalcotriptics | Art of taking rubbings from ornamental brasses |
| Chaology | Study of chaos or chaos theory |
| Characterology | Study of development of character |
| Chemistry | Study of properties of substances |
| Chemical Engineering | The application of science, mathematics, and economics to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms |
| Chirocosmetics | Beautifying the hands; art of manicure |
| Chirography | Study of handwriting or penmanship |
| Chirology | Study of the hands |
| Chiropody | Medical science of feet |
| Chorology | Science of the geographic description of anything |
| Chrematistics | The study of wealth; political economy |
| Chronobiology | Study of biological rhythms |
| Chrysology | Study of precious metals |
| Ciselure | Art of chasing metal |
| Climatology | Study of climate |
| Clinology | Study of aging or individual decline after maturity |
| Codicology | Study of manuscripts |
| Coleopterology | Study of beetles and weevils |
| Conchology | Study of shells |
| Coprology | Study of feces |
| Cosmetology | Study of cosmetics |
| Cosmology | Study of the universe |
| Computer Science | The systematic study of computing systems and computations |
| Craniology | Study of the skull |
| Criminology | Study of crime; criminals |
| Cryobiology | Study of life under cold conditions |
| Cryptology | Study of codes |
| Cryptography | Study of secret writing |
| Cryogenics | Study concerning with the application and uses of very low temperature. |
| Cryptozoology | Study of animals for whose existence there is no conclusive proof |
| Ctetology | Study of the inheritance of acquired characteristics |
| Cynology | Scientific study of dogs |
| Cytology | Study of living cells |
| Branch | Study |
|---|---|
| Dactyliology | Study of rings |
| Dactylography | Study of fingerprints |
| Dactylology | Study of sign language |
| Deltiology | The collection and study of picture postcards |
| Demology | Study of human behaviour |
| Demonology | Study of demons |
| Dendrochronology | Study of tree rings |
| Dendrology | Study of trees |
| Deontology | Theory or study of moral obligation |
| Dermatoglyphics | Study of skin patterns and fingerprints |
| Dermatology | Study of skin |
| Desmology | Study of ligaments |
| Diabology | Study of devils |
| Diagraphics | Art of making diagrams or drawings |
| Dialectology | Study of dialects |
| Dioptrics | Study of light refraction |
| Diplomatics | Science of deciphering ancient writings and texts |
| Diplomatology | Study of diplomats |
| Docimology | Art of assaying |
| Dosiology | Study of doses |
| Dramaturgy | Art of producing and staging dramatic works |
| Dysgenics | Study of racial degeneration |
| Dysteleology | Study of purposeless organs |
| Branch | Study |
|---|---|
| Ecclesiology | Study of church affairs |
| Eccrinology | Study of excretion |
| Ecology | Study of environment |
| Economics | Study of material wealth |
| Edaphology | Study of soils |
| Egyptology | study of ancient Egypt |
| Ekistics | Study of human settlement |
| Electrochemistry | Study of relations between electricity and chemicals |
| Electrology | The actual process of removing hair using electricity |
| Electrostatics | Study of static electricity |
| Electronics | Science and technology of electronic phenomena |
| Embryology | Study of embryos |
| Emetology | Study of vomiting |
| Emmenology | Study of menstruation |
| Endocrinology | Study of glands |
| Enigmatology | Study of enigmas |
| Entomology | Study of insects |
| Enzymology | Study of enzymes |
| Engineering | The practical application of science to commerce or industry |
| Environmental Science | The science of the interactions between the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment |
| Ephebiatrics | Branch of medicine dealing with adolescence |
| Epidemiology | Study of diseases; epidemics |
| Epileptology | Study of epilepsy |
| Epistemology | Study of grounds of knowledge |
| Eremology | Study of deserts |
| Ergology | Study of effects of work on humans |
| Ergonomics | Study of people at work |
| Escapology | Study of freeing oneself from constraints |
| Eschatology | Study of death; final matters |
| Ethnogeny | Study of origins of races or ethnic groups |
| Ethnology | Study of cultures |
| Ethnomethodology | Study of everyday communication |
| Ethnomusicology | Study of comparative musical systems |
| Ethology | Study of natural or biological character |
| Ethonomics | Study of economic and ethical principles of a society |
| Etiology | The science of causes; especially of disease |
| Etymology | Study of origins of words |
| Euthenics | Science concerned with improving living conditions |
| Eugenics | Study of improvement of human race by applying laws of heredity. it is related with future generations. |
| Evolution | Deals with the study of origin of new from old |
| Exobiology | Study of extraterrestrial life |
| Branch | Study |
|---|---|
| Floristry | The art of cultivating and selling flowers |
| Floriculture | Study of flower yielding plants |
| Fluviology | Study of watercourses |
| Folkloristics | Study of folklore and fables |
| Forestry | The science of studying and managing forests and plantations, and related natural resources |
| Futurology | Study of future |
| Branch | Study |
|---|---|
| Garbology | Study of garbage |
| Gastroenterology | Study of stomach; intestines |
| Gastronomy | Study of fine dining |
| Gemmology | Study of gems and jewels |
| Genetics | The science of genes, heredity, and the variation of organisms |
| Genealogy | Study of descent of families |
| Genesiology | Study of reproduction and heredity |
| Genethlialogy | The art of casting horoscopes |
| Geochemistry | Study of chemistry of the earth’s crust |
| Geochronology | Study of measuring geological time |
| Geogeny | Science of the formation of the earth’s crust |
| Ggeogony | Study of formation of the earth |
| Geography | Study of surface of the earth and its inhabitants |
| Geology | Study of earth’s crust |
| Geoponics | Study of agriculture |
| Geotechnics | Study of increasing habitability of the earth |
| Geratology | Study of decadence and decay |
| Gerocomy | Study of old age |
| Gerontology | Study of the elderly; Ageing |
| Gigantology | Study of giants |
| Glaciology | Study of ice ages and glaciation |
| Glossology | Study of language and tongue |
| Glyptography | The art of engraving on gems |
| Glyptology | Study of gem engravings |
| Gnomonics | The art of measuring time using sundials |
| Gnosiology | Study of knowledge; philosophy of knowledge |
| Gnotobiology | Study of life in germ-free conditions |
| Graminology | Study of grasses |
| Grammatology | Study of systems of writing |
| Graphemics | Study of systems of representing speech in writing |
| Graphology | Study of handwriting |
| Ggromatics | Science of surveying |
| Gynaecology | Study of women’s physiology |
| Gyrostatics the | Study of rotating bodies |
| Branch | Study |
|---|---|
| Haematology | Study of blood |
| Hagiology | Study of saints |
| Halieutics | Study of fishing |
| Hamartiology | Study of sin |
| Harmonics | Study of musical acoustics |
| Hedonics | Part of ethics or psychology dealing with pleasure |
| Helcology | Study of ulcers |
| Heliology | Science of the sun |
| Helioseismology | Study of sun’s interior by observing its surface oscillations |
| Helminthology | Study of worms |
| Heortology | Study of religious feasts |
| Hepatology | Study of liver |
| Heraldry | Study of coats of arms |
| Heresiology | Study of heresies |
| Herpetology | Study of reptiles and amphibians |
| Hierology | Science of sacred matters |
| Hippiatrics | Study of diseases of horses |
| Hippology | The study of horses |
| Histology | Study of the tissues of organisms |
| Histopathology | Study of changes in tissue due to disease |
| Historiography | Study of writing history |
| Historiology | Study of history |
| Homiletics | The art of preaching |
| Hoplology the | Study of weapons |
| Horography | Art of constructing sundials and clocks |
| Horology | Science of time measurement |
| Horticulture | Study of gardening |
| Hydrobiology | Study of aquatic organisms |
| Hydrodynamics | Study of movement in liquids |
| Hydrogeology | Study of ground water |
| Hydrography | Study of investigating bodies of water |
| Hydrokinetics | Study of motion of fluids |
| Hydrology | Study of water resources |
| Hydrometeorology | Study of atmospheric moisture |
| Hydropathy | Study of treating diseases with water |
| Hyetology | Science of rainfall |
| Hygiastics | Science of health and hygiene |
| Hygienics | Study of sanitation; health |
| Hygiology hygienics | Study of cleanliness |
| Hygrology | Study of humidity |
| Hygrometry | Science of humidity |
| Hymnography | Study of writing hymns |
| Hymnology | Study of hymns |
| Hypnology | Study of sleep; study of hypnosis |
| Hypsography | Science of measuring heights |
| Branch | Study |
|---|---|
| Iamatology | Study of remedies |
| Iatrology | Treatise or text on medical topics; study of medicine |
| Iatromathematics | Archaic practice of medicine in conjunction with astrology |
| Ichnography | Art of drawing ground plans; a ground plan |
| Ichnology | Science of fossilized footprints |
| Ichthyology | Study of fish |
| Iconography | Study of drawing symbols |
| Iconology | Study of icons; symbols |
| Ideogeny | Study of origins of ideas |
| Ideology | Science of ideas; system of ideas used to justify behaviour |
| Idiomology | Study of idiom, jargon or dialect |
| Idiopsychology | Psychology of one’s own mind |
| Immunogenetics | Study of genetic characteristics of immunity |
| Immunology | Study of immunity |
| Immunopathology | Study of immunity to disease |
| Insectology | Study of insects |
| Irenology the | Study of peace |
| Iridology | Study of the iris; diagnosis of disease based on the iris of the eye |
| Branch | Study |
|---|---|
| Jurisprudence | Science of law. |
| Branch | Study |
|---|---|
| Kalology | Study of beauty |
| Karyology | Study of cell nuclei |
| Kidology | Study of kidding |
| Kinematics | Study of motion |
| Kinesics | Study of gestural communication |
| Kinesiology | Study of human movement and posture |
| Kinetics | Study of forces producing or changing motion |
| Koniology | Study of atmospheric pollutants and dust |
| Ktenology | Science of putting people to death |
| Kymatology | Study of wave motion |
| Branch | Study |
|---|---|
| Labeorphilist | Study of beer bottle labels |
| Larithmics | Study of population statistics |
| Laryngology | Study of larynx |
| Lepidopterology | Study of butterflies and moths |
| Leprology | Study of leprosy |
| Lexicology | Study of words and their meanings |
| Lexigraphy | Art of definition of words |
| Lichenology | Study of lichens |
| Limacology | Study of slugs |
| Limnobiology | Study of freshwater ecosystems |
| Limnology | Study of bodies of freshwater |
| Linguistics | Study of language |
| Lithology | Study of rocks |
| Liturgiology | Study of liturgical forms and church rituals |
| Loimology | Study of plagues and epidemics |
| Loxodrome | Study of sailing along rhumb-lines |
| Branch | Study |
|---|---|
| Magirics | Art of cookery |
| Magnanerie | Art of raising silkworms |
| Magnetics | Study of magnetism |
| Malacology | Study of molluscs |
| Malariology | Study of malaria |
| Mammalogy | Study of mammals |
| Manège | The art of horsemanship |
| Mariology | Study of the Virgin Mary |
| Martyrology | Study of martyrs |
| Marine Biology | Study of animal and plant life within salt water ecosystems |
| Mastology | Branch of medicine concerned with study of the breast. |
| Mathematics | Study of magnitude, number, and forms |
| Mazology | Study of mammals |
| Mechanics | Study of action of force on bodies |
| Meconology | Study of or treatise concerning opium |
| Medicine | Science concerned with maintaining health and restoring it by treating disease |
| Melittology | Study of bees |
| Mereology | Study of part-whole relationships |
| Mesology | Science of ecology |
| Metallogeny | Study of the origin and distribution of metal deposits |
| Metallography | Study of the structure and constitution of metals |
| Metallurgy | Study of alloying and treating metals |
| Metaphysics | Study of principles of nature and thought |
| Metapolitics | Study of politics in theory or abstract |
| Metapsychology | Study of nature of the mind |
| Meteoritics the | Study of meteors |
| Meteorology | Study of weather |
| Metrics | System or standard of measurement. |
| Metrology | Science of weights and measures |
| Microanatomy | Study of microscopic tissues |
| Microbiology | Study of microscopic organisms |
| Micrology | Study and discussion of trivialities |
| Micropalaeontology | Study of microscopic fossils |
| Microphytology | Study of very small plant life |
| Microscopy | Study of minute objects |
| Mineralogy | Study of minerals |
| Molinology | Study of mills and milling |
| Momilogy | Study of mummies |
| Morphology | Study of forms and the development of structures |
| Molecular Biology | Study of biology at a molecular level |
| Muscology the | Study of mosses |
| Museology the | Study of museums |
| Musicology | Study of music |
| Mycology | Study of funguses |
| Myology | Study of muscles |
| Myrmecology | Study of ants |
| Mythology | Study of myths; fables; tales |
| Branch | Study |
|---|---|
| Naology | Study of church or temple architecture |
| Nasology | Study of the nose |
| Nautics | Art of navigation |
| Nematology the | Study of nematodes |
| Neonatology | Study of newborn babies |
| Nephology | Study of clouds |
| Nephrology | Study of the kidneys |
| Neurobiology | Study of anatomy of the nervous system |
| Neurology | Study of nervous system |
| Neuropsychology | Study of relation between brain and behaviour |
| Neurypnology | Study of hypnosis |
| Neutrosophy | Study of the origin and nature of philosophical neutralities |
| Nidology | Study of nests |
| Nomology | The science of the laws; especially of the mind |
| Noology | Science of the intellect |
| Nosology | Study of diseases |
| Nostology | Study of senility |
| Notaphily | Collecting of bank-notes and cheques |
| Nuclear Physics | Branch of Physics that concerned with the Nucleus of the Atom |
| Numerology | Study of numbers |
| Numismatics | Study of coins |
| Nymphology | Study of nymphs |
| Branch | Study |
|---|---|
| Obstetrics | Study of midwifery |
| Oceanography | Study of oceans |
| Odology | Science of the hypothetical mystical force of od |
| Odontology | Study of teeth |
| Oenology | Study of wines |
| Oikology | Science of housekeeping |
| Olfactology | Study of the sense of smell |
| Ombrology | Study of rain |
| Omithology | Study of birds |
| Oncology | Study of tumours |
| Oneirology | Study of dreams |
| Onomasiology | Study of nomenclature |
| Onomastics | Study of proper names |
| Ontology | Science of pure being; the nature of things |
| Oology | Study of eggs |
| Ophiology | Study of snakes |
| Ophthalmology | Study of eye diseases |
| Optics | Study of light |
| Optology | Study of sight |
| Optometry | Science of examining the eyes |
| Orchidology | Study of orchids |
| Ornithology | Study of birds |
| Orology | Study of mountains |
| Orthoepy | Study of correct pronunciation |
| Orthography | Study of spelling |
| Orthopterology | Study of cockroaches |
| Organic Chemistry | Branch of chemistry dedicated to the study of the structures, synthesis, and reactions of carbon-containing compounds |
| Osmology | Study of smells and olfactory processes |
| Osphresiology | Study of the sense of smell |
| Osteology | Study of bones |
| Otology | Study of the ear |
| Otorhinolaryngology | Study of ear, nose and throat |
| Branch | Study |
|---|---|
| Paedology | Study of children |
| Paedotrophy | Art of rearing children |
| Paidonosology | Study of children’s diseases; pediatrics |
| Palaeoanthropology | Study of early humans |
| Palaeobiology | Study of fossil plants and animals |
| Palaeoclimatology | Study of ancient climates |
| Palaeolimnology | Study of ancient fish |
| Palaeolimnology | Study of ancient lakes |
| Palaeontology | Study of fossils |
| Palaeopedology | Study of early soils |
| Paleobotany | Study of ancient plants |
| Paleo-osteology | Study of ancient bones |
| Palynology | Study of pollen |
| Papyrology | Study of paper |
| Parapsychology | Study of unexplained mental phenomena |
| Parasitology | Study of parasites |
| Paroemiology | Study of proverbs |
| Parthenology | Study of virgins |
| Pataphysics | The science of imaginary solutions |
| Pathology | Study of disease |
| Patrology | Study of early Christianity |
| Pedagogics | Study of teaching |
| Pedology | Study of soils |
| Pelology | Study of mud |
| Penology | Study of crime and punishment |
| Periodontics | Study of gums |
| Peristerophily | Pigeon-collecting |
| Pestology | Science of pests |
| Petrology | Study of rocks |
| Pharmacognosy | Study of drugs of animal and plant origin |
| Pharmacology | Study of drugs |
| Pharology | Study of lighthouses |
| Pharyngology | Study of the throat |
| Phenology | Study of organisms as affected by climate |
| Phenomenology | Study of phenomena |
| Philology | Study of languages |
| Philately | Study of postage stamps |
| Philematology | The act or study of kissing |
| Phillumeny | Collecting of matchbox labels |
| Philosophy | Science of knowledge or wisdom |
| Phoniatrics | Study and correction of speech defects |
| Phonology | Study of speech sounds |
| Photobiology | Study of effects of light on organisms |
| Phonetics | Concerning the sounds of a language |
| Phraseology | Study of phrases |
| Phrenology | Study of bumps on the head |
| Phycology | Study of algae and seaweeds |
| Physics | Study of properties of matter and energy |
| Physiography | Natural phenomenon |
| Physiology | Study of processes of life |
| Phytology | Study of plants; botany |
| Piscatology | Study of fishes |
| Planetology | Study of planets |
| Plutology | Study of wealth, political economy; |
| Pneumatics | Study of mechanics of gases |
| Podiatry | Study and treatment of disorders of the foot; chiropody |
| Podology | Study of the feet |
| Polemology | Study of war |
| Pomology | Study of fruit-growing |
| Posology | Science of quantity or dosage |
| Potamology | Study of rivers |
| Praxeology | Study of practical and efficient activity; science of efficient action |
| Primatology | Study of primates |
| Proctology | Study of rectum |
| Prosody | Study of versification |
| Protistology | Study of protists |
| Proxemics | Study of man’s need for personal space |
| Psephology | Study of election results and voting trends |
| Pseudology | Art or science of lying |
| Pseudoptics | Study of optical illusions |
| Psychobiology | Study of biology of the mind |
| Psychogenetics | Study of internal or mental states |
| Psychognosy | Study of mentality, personality or character |
| Psychology | Study of mind |
| Psychopathology | Study of mental illness |
| Psychophysics | Study of link between mental and physical processes |
| Pteridology | Study of ferns |
| Pyretology | Study of fevers |
| Pyrgology | Study of towers |
| Pyroballogy | Study of artillery |
| Pyrography | Study of woodburning |
| Branch | Study |
|---|---|
| Quinology | Study of quinine |
| Branch | Study |
|---|---|
| Raciology | Study of racial differences |
| Radiology | Study of X-rays and their medical applications |
| Reflexology | Study of reflexes |
| Rheology | Science of the deformation and flow of matter |
| Rheumatology | Study of rheumatism |
| Rhinology | Study of the nose |
| Rhochrematics | Science of inventory management and the movement of products |
| Runology | Study of runes |
| Branch | Study |
|---|---|
| Sarcology | Study of fleshy parts of the body |
| Satanology | Study of the devil |
| Scatology | Study of excrement or obscene literature |
| Sciagraphy | Art of shading |
| Scripophily | Collection of bond and share certificates |
| Sedimentology | Study of sediment |
| Seismology | Study of earthquakes |
| Selenodesy | Study of the shape and features of the moon |
| Selenology | Study of the moon |
| Semantics | Study of meaning |
| Semantology | Science of meanings of words |
| Semasiology | Study of meaning; semantics |
| Semiology | Study of signs and signals |
| Serology | Study of serums |
| Sericulture | Silk industry(culture of silk moth and pupa) |
| Serpentology | Study of snakes |
| Sexology | Study of sexual behaviour |
| Siderography | Art of engraving on steel |
| Sigillography | Study of seals |
| Significs | Science of meaning |
| Silvics | Study of trees life |
| Sindonology | Study of the shroud of Turin |
| Sinology | Study of China |
| Sitology | Study of dietetics |
| Sociobiology | Study of biological basis of human behaviour |
| Sociology | Study of society |
| Somatology | Science of the properties of matter |
| Sophiology | Science of ideas |
| Soteriology | Study of theological salvation |
| Spectrology | Study of ghosts |
| Spectroscopy | Study of spectra |
| Speleology | Study and exploration of caves |
| Spermology | Study of seeds |
| Sphagnology | Study of peat moss |
| Sphragistics | Study of seals and signets |
| Sphygmology | Study of the pulse |
| Splanchnology | Study of the entrails or viscera |
| Spongology | Study of sponges |
| Stasiology | Study of political parties |
| Statics | Study of bodies and forces in equilibrium |
| Stemmatology | Study of relationships between texts |
| Stoichiology | Science of elements of animal tissues |
| Stomatology | Study of the mouth |
| Storiology | Study of folk tales |
| Stratigraphy | Study of geological layers or strata |
| Stylometry | Studying literature by means of statistical analysis |
| Suicidology | Study of suicide |
| Symbology | Study of symbols |
| Symptomatology | Study of symptoms of illness |
| Synecology | Study of ecological communities |
| Synectics | Study of processes of invention |
| Syntax | Study of sentence structure |
| Syphilology | Study of syphilis |
| Systematology | Study of systems |
| Branch | Study |
|---|---|
| Taxidermy | Art of curing and stuffing animals |
| Taxonomy | The science of classification of animals and plants |
| Tectonics | Science of structure of objects, buildings and landforms |
| Tegestology | Study and collecting of beer mats |
| Teleology | Study of final causes; analysis in terms of purpose |
| Telmatology | Study of swamps |
| Telepathy | Communication between two minds at a distance with the help of emotions, thoughts and feelings. |
| Teratology | Study of monsters, freaks, abnormal growths or malformations |
| Teuthology | Study of cephalopods |
| Textology | Study of the production of texts |
| Thalassography | Science of the sea |
| Thanatology | Study of death and its customs |
| Thaumatology | Study of miracles |
| Theology | Study of religion; religious doctrine |
| Theriatrics | Veterinary medicine |
| Theriogenology | Study of animals’ reproductive systems |
| Thermodynamics | Study of relation of heat to motion |
| Thermokinematics | Study of motion of heat |
| Thermology | Study of heat |
| Therology | Study of wild mammals |
| Threpsology | Science of nutrition |
| Tidology | Study of tides |
| Timbrology | Study of postage stamps |
| Tocology | Study of obstetrics; midwifery |
| Tonetics | Study of pronunciation |
| Topology | Study of places and their natural features |
| Toponymics | Study of place-names |
| Toreutics | Study of artistic work in metal |
| Toxicology | Study of poisons |
| Toxophily | Study of archery |
| Traumatology | Study of wounds and their effects |
| Tribology | Study of friction and wear between surfaces |
| Trichology | Study of hair and its disorders |
| Trophology | Study of nutrition |
| Tsiganology | Study of gypsies |
| Turnery | Art of turning in a lathe |
| Typhlology | Study of blindness and the blind |
| Typography | Art of printing or using type |
| Typology | Study of types of things |
| Branch | Study |
|---|---|
| Ufology | Study of alien spacecraft |
| Uranography | Descriptive astronomy and mapping |
| Uranology | Study of the heavens; astronomy |
| Urbanology | Study of cities |
| Urology | Study of urine; urinary tract |
| Branch | Study |
|---|---|
| Venereology | Study of venereal disease |
| Vermeology | Study of worms |
| Vexillology | Study of flags |
| Victimology | Study of victims |
| Vinology scientific | Study of vines and winemaking |
| Virology | Study of viruses |
| Vitrics glassy materials | Study of glassware |
| Volcanology | Study of volcanoes |
| Vulcanology | Study of volcanoes |
| Branch | Study |
|---|---|
| Xylography | Art of engraving on wood |
| Xylology | Study of wood |
| Branch | Study |
|---|---|
| Zenography | Study of the planet Jupiter |
| Zoiatrics | Veterinary surgery |
| Zooarchaeology | Study of animal remains of archaeological sites |
| Zoochemistry | Chemistry of animals |
| Zoogeography | Study of geographic distribution of animals |
| Zoology | Study of animals |
| Zoonomy | Animal physiology |
| Zoonosology | Study of animal diseases |
| Zoopathology | Study of animal diseases |
| Zoophysics | Physics of animal bodies |
| Zoophysiology | Study of physiology of animals |
| Zoophytology | Study of plant-like animals |
| Zoosemiotics | Study of animal communication |
| Zootaxy | Science of classifying animals |
| Zootechnics | Science of breeding animals |
| Zygology | Science of joining and fastening |
| Zymology | Science of fermentation |
| Zymurgy | Branch of chemistry dealing with brewing and distilling |
Sciences | Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acarology | study of mites |
| accidence | grammar book; science of inflections in grammar |
| Aceology | science of remedies, or of therapeutics; iamatology. |
| Acology | study of medical remedies |
| Acoustics | science of sound |
| Adenology | study of glands |
| Aedoeology | science of generative organs |
| Aerobiology | study of airborne organisms |
| Aerodonetics | science or study of gliding |
| Aerodynamics | dynamics of gases; science of movement in a flow of air or gas |
| Aerolithology | study of aerolites; meteorites |
| Aerology | study of the atmosphere |
| Aeronautics | study of navigation through air or space |
| Aerophilately | collecting of air-mail stamps |
| Aerostatics | science of air pressure; art of ballooning |
| Agonistics | art and theory of prize-fighting |
| Agriology | the comparative study of primitive peoples |
| Agrobiology | study of plant nutrition; soil yields |
| Agrology | study of agricultural soils |
| Agronomics | study of productivity of land |
| Agrostology | science or study of grasses |
| Alethiology | study of truth |
| Algedonics | science of pleasure and pain |
| Algology | study of algae |
| anaesthesiology | study of anaesthetics |
| anaglyptics | art of carving in bas-relief |
| Anagraphy | art of constructing catalogues |
| Anatomy | study of the structure of the body |
| Andragogy | science of teaching adults |
| Anemology | study of winds |
| Angelology | study of angels |
| Angiology | study of blood flow and lymphatic system |
| Anthropobiology | study of human biology |
| Anthropology | study of human cultures |
| Aphnology | science of wealth |
| Apiology | study of bees |
| Arachnology | study of spiders |
| Archaeology | study of human material remains |
| Archelogy | the study of first principles |
| Archology | science of the origins of government |
| Arctophily | study of teddy bears |
| Areology | study of Mars |
| Aretaics | the science of virtue |
| Aristology | the science or art of dining |
| Arthrology | study of joints |
| Astacology | the science of crayfish |
| Astheniology | study of diseases of weakening and aging |
| Astrogeology | study of extraterrestrial geology |
| Astrology | study of influence of stars on people |
| Astrometeorology | study of effect of stars on climate |
| Astronomy | study of celestial bodies |
| Astrophysics | study of behaviour of interstellar matter |
| Astroseismology | study of star oscillations |
| Atmology | the science of aqueous vapour |
| Audiology | study of hearing |
| Autecology | study of ecology of one species |
| Autology | scientific study of oneself |
| Auxology | science of growth |
| Avionics | the science of electronic devices for aircraft |
| Axiology | the science of the ultimate nature of values |
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bacteriology | study of bacteria |
| Balneology | the science of the therapeutic use of baths |
| Barodynamics | science of the support and mechanics of bridges |
| Barology | study of gravitation |
| Batology | the study of brambles |
| Bibliology | study of books |
| Bibliotics | study of documents to determine authenticity |
| Bioecology | study of interaction of life in the environment |
| Biology | study of life |
| Biochemistry | study of chemical processes within and relating to living organism |
| Biometrics | study of biological measurement |
| Bionomics | study of organisms interacting in their environments |
| Botany | study of plants |
| Bromatology | study of food |
| Brontology | scientific study of thunder |
| Bryology | the study of mosses and liverworts |
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cacogenics | study of racial degeneration |
| Caliology | study of bird's nests |
| Calorifics | study of heat |
| Cambistry | science of international exchange |
| Campanology | the art of bell ringing |
| Carcinology | study of crabs and other crustaceans |
| Cardiology | study of the heart |
| Caricology | study of sedges |
| Carpology | study of fruit |
| Cartography | the science of making maps and globes |
| Cartophily | the hobby of collecting cigarette cards |
| Castrametation | the art of designing a camp |
| Catacoustics | science of echoes or reflected sounds |
| Catalactics | science of commercial exchange |
| Catechectics | the art of teaching by question and answer |
| Cetology | study of whales and dolphins |
| Chalcography | the art of engraving on copper or brass |
| Chalcotriptics | art of taking rubbings from ornamental brasses |
| Chaology | the study of chaos or chaos theory |
| Characterology | study of development of character |
| Chemistry | study of properties of substances |
| Chirocosmetics | beautifying the hands; art of manicure |
| Chirography | study of handwriting or penmanship |
| Chirology | study of the hands |
| Chiropody | medical science of feet |
| Chorology | science of the geographic description of anything |
| Chrematistics | the study of wealth; political economy |
| Chronobiology | study of biological rhythms |
| Chrysology | study of precious metals |
| Ciselure | the art of chasing metal |
| Climatology | study of climate |
| Clinology | study of aging or individual decline after maturity |
| Codicology | study of manuscripts |
| Coleopterology | study of beetles and weevils |
| Cometology | study of comets |
| Conchology | study of shells |
| Coprology | study of pornography |
| Cosmetology | study of cosmetics |
| Cosmology | study of the universe |
| Craniology | study of the skull |
| Criminology | study of crime; criminals |
| Cryobiology | study of life under cold conditions |
| Cryptology | study of codes |
| Cryptozoology | study of animals for whose existence there is no conclusive proof |
| Ctetology | study of the inheritance of acquired characteristics |
| Cyclonology | study of tropical cyclones, e.g. hurricanes |
| Cynology | scientific study of dogs |
| Cytology | study of living cells |
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dactyliology | study of rings |
| Dactylography | the study of fingerprints |
| Dactylology | study of sign language |
| Deltiology | the collection and study of picture postcards |
| Demology | study of human behaviour |
| Demonology | study of demons |
| Dendrochronology | study of tree rings |
| Dendrology | study of trees |
| Deontology | the theory or study of moral obligation |
| Dermatoglyphics | the study of skin patterns and fingerprints |
| Dermatology | study of skin |
| Desmology | study of ligaments |
| Diabology | study of devils |
| Diagraphics | art of making diagrams or drawings |
| Dialectology | study of dialects |
| Dioptrics | study of light refraction |
| Diplomatics | science of deciphering ancient writings and texts |
| Diplomatology | study of diplomats |
| Docimology | the art of assaying |
| Dosiology | the study of doses |
| Dramaturgy | art of producing and staging dramatic works |
| Dysgenics | the study of racial degeneration |
| Dysteleology | study of purposeless organs. |
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ecclesiology | study of church affairs |
| Eccrinology | study of excretion |
| Ecology | study of environment |
| Economics | study of material wealth |
| Edaphology | study of soils |
| Egyptology | study of ancient Egypt |
| Ekistics | study of human settlement |
| Electrochemistry | study of relations between electricity and chemicals |
| Electrology | study of electricity |
| Electrostatics | study of static electricity |
| Embryology | study of embryos |
| Emetology | study of vomiting |
| Emmenology | the study of menstruation |
| Endemiology | study of local diseases |
| Endocrinology | study of glands |
| Energetics | study of energy under transformation |
| Enigmatology | study of enigmas |
| Entomology | study of insects |
| Entozoology | study of parasites that live inside larger organisms |
| Enzymology | study of enzymes |
| Ephebiatrics | branch of medicine dealing with adolescence |
| Epidemiology | study of diseases; epidemics |
| Epileptology | study of epilepsy |
| epistemology | study of grounds of knowledge |
| Eremology | study of deserts |
| Ergology | study of effects of work on humans |
| Ergonomics | study of people at work |
| Escapology | study of freeing oneself from constraints |
| Eschatology | study of death; final matters |
| Ethnogeny | study of origins of races or ethnic groups |
| Ethnology | study of cultures |
| Ethnomethodology | study of everyday communication |
| Ethnomusicology | study of comparative musical systems |
| Ethology | study of natural or biological character |
| Ethonomics | study of economic and ethical principles of a society |
| Etiology | the science of causes; especially of disease |
| Etymology | study of origins of words |
| Euthenics | science concerned with improving living conditions |
| Exobiology | study of extraterrestrial life |
| Exoplanetology | study of exoplanets |
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Floristry | art of cultivating and selling flowers |
| Fluviology | study of watercourses |
| Folkloristics | study of folklore and fables |
| Forestry | study of the creation, management, use, conservation, and repair of forests and associated resources |
| Futurology | study of future |
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Garbology | study of garbage |
| Gastroenterology | study of stomach; intestines |
| Gastronomy | study of fine dining |
| Gemmology | study of gems and jewels |
| Gender Studies | study of gender |
| Genealogy | study of descent of families |
| Genesiology | study of reproduction and heredity |
| Genethlialogy | art of casting horoscopes |
| Geochemistry | study of chemistry of the earth's crust |
| Geochronology | study of measuring geological time |
| Geogeny | science of the formation of the earth's crust |
| Geogony | study of formation of the earth |
| Geography | study of surface of the earth and its inhabitants |
| Geology | study of the earth |
| Geomorphogeny | study of the origins of land forms |
| Geoponics | study of agriculture |
| Geotechnics | study of increasing habitability of the earth |
| Geratology | study of decadence and decay |
| Gerocomy | study of old age |
| Gerontology | study of the elderly; aging |
| Gigantology | study of giants |
| Glaciology | study of ice ages and glaciation |
| Glossology | study of language; study of the tongue |
| Glyptography | art of engraving on gems |
| Glyptology | study of gem engravings |
| Gnomonics | the art of measuring time using sundials |
| Gnosiology | study of knowledge; philosophy of knowledge |
| Gnotobiology | study of life in germ-free conditions |
| Graminology | study of grasses |
| Grammatology | study of systems of writing |
| Graphemics | study of systems of representing speech in writing |
| Graphology | study of handwriting |
| Gromatics | science of surveying |
| Gynaecology | study of women’s physiology |
| Gyrostatics | study of rotating bodies |
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Haemataulics | study of movement of blood through blood vessels |
| Hagiology | study of saints |
| Halieutics | study of fishing |
| Hamartiology | study of sin |
| Harmonics | study of musical acoustics |
| Hedonics | part of ethics or psychology dealing with pleasure |
| Helcology | study of ulcers |
| Heliology | science of the sun |
| Helioseismology | study of sun's interior by observing its surface oscillations |
| Helminthology | study of worms |
| Hematology | study of blood |
| Heortology | study of religious feasts |
| Hepatology | study of liver |
| Heraldry | study of coats of arms |
| Heredity | study of passing of traits from parents to offspring |
| Heresiology | study of heresies |
| Herpetology | study of reptiles and amphibians |
| Hierology | science of sacred matters |
| Hippiatrics | study of diseases of horses |
| Hippology | study of horses |
| Histology | study of the tissues of organisms |
| Histopathology | study of changes in tissue due to disease |
| Historiography | study of writing history |
| Historiology | study of history |
| Homiletics | art of preaching |
| Hoplology | study of weapons |
| Horography | art of constructing sundials or clocks |
| Horology | science of time measurement |
| Horticulture | study of gardening |
| Hydrobiology | study of aquatic organisms |
| Hydrodynamics | study of movement in liquids |
| Hydrogeology | study of ground water |
| Hydrography | study of investigating bodies of water |
| Hydrokinetics | study of motion of fluids |
| Hydrology | study of water resources |
| Hydrometeorology | study of atmospheric moisture |
| Hydropathy | study of treating diseases with water |
| Hyetology | science of rainfall |
| Hygiastics | science of health and hygiene |
| Hygienics | study of sanitation; health |
| Hygiology | hygienics; study of cleanliness |
| Hygroscopy | study of humidity |
| Hygrometry | science of humidity |
| Hymnography | study of writing hymns |
| Hymnology | study of hymns |
| Hypnology | study of sleep; study of hypnosis |
| Hypsography | science of measuring heights |
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Iamatology | study of remedies |
| Iatrology | treatise or text on medical topics; study of medicine |
| Iatromathematics | archaic practice of medicine in conjunction with astrology |
| Ichnography | art of drawing ground plans; a ground plan |
| Ichnology | science of fossilized footprints |
| Ichthyology | study of fish |
| Iconography | study of drawing symbols |
| Iconology | study of icons; symbols |
| Ideogeny | study of origins of ideas |
| Ideology | science of ideas; system of ideas used to justify behaviour |
| Idiomology | study of idiom, jargon or dialect |
| Idiopsychology | study of the psychology of one's own mind |
| Immunogenetics | study of genetic characteristics of immunity |
| Immunology | study of immunity |
| Immunopathology | study of immunity to disease |
| Insectology | study of insects |
| Irenology | study of peace |
| Iridology | study of the iris; diagnosis of disease based on the iris of the eye |
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Kalology | study of beauty |
| Karyology | study of cell nuclei |
| Kinematics | study of motion |
| Kinesics | study of gestural communication |
| Kinesiology | study of human movement and posture |
| Kinetics | study of forces producing or changing motion |
| Koniology | study of atmospheric pollutants and dust |
| Ktenology | science of putting people to death |
| Kymatology | study of wave motion |
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Labeorphily | collection and study of beer bottle labels |
| Larithmics | study of population statistics |
| Laryngology | study of larynx |
| Lepidopterology | study of butterflies and moths |
| Leprology | study of leprosy |
| Lexicology | study of words and their meanings |
| Lexigraphy | art of definition of words |
| Lichenology | study of lichens |
| Limacology | study of slugs |
| Limnobiology | study of freshwater ecosystems |
| Limnology | study of bodies of fresh water |
| Linguistics | study of language |
| Liturgiology | study of liturgical forms and church rituals |
| Loimology | study of plagues and epidemics |
| Loxodromy | study of sailing along rhumb-lines |
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Magirics | art of cookery |
| Magnanerie | art of raising silkworms |
| Magnetics | study of magnetism |
| Malacology | study of molluscs |
| Malariology | study of malaria |
| Mammalogy | study of mammals |
| Manège | art of horsemanship |
| Mariology | study of the Virgin Mary |
| Marine Biology | Study of the Oceans Ecosystem |
| Mastology | study of mammals |
| Mathematics | study of magnitude, number, and forms |
| Mazology | mammalogy; study of mammals |
| Mechanics | study of action of force on bodies |
| Meconology | study of or treatise concerning opium |
| Media studies | study of mass media |
| Melittology | study of bees |
| Melology | study of music; musicology |
| Mereology | study of part-whole relationships |
| Mesology | ecology |
| Metallogeny | study of the origin and distribution of metal deposits |
| Metallography | study of the structure and constitution of metals |
| Metallurgy | study of alloying and treating metals |
| Metaphysics | study of principles of nature and thought |
| Metapolitics | study of politics in theory or abstract |
| Metapsychology | study of nature of the mind |
| Meteoritics | study of meteors |
| Meteorology | study of weather |
| Methyology | study of alcohol |
| Metrics | study of versification |
| Metrology | science of weights and measures |
| Microanatomy | study of microscopic tissues |
| Microbiology | study of microscopic organisms |
| Microclimatology | study of local climates |
| Micrology | study or discussion of trivialities |
| Micropalaeontology | study of microscopic fossils |
| Microphytology | study of very small plant life |
| Microscopy | study of minute objects |
| Mineralogy | study of minerals |
| Molinology | study of mills and milling |
| Momilogy | study of mummies |
| Morphology (disambiguation) | study of forms and the development of structures |
| Muscology | study of mosses |
| Museology | study of museums |
| Mycology | study of funguses |
| Myology | study of muscles |
| Myrmecology | study of ants |
| Mythology | study of myths; fables; tales |
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Naology | study of church or temple architecture |
| Nasology | study of the nose |
| Nautics | art of navigation |
| Nematology | study of nematodes |
| Neonatology | study of newborn babies |
| Neossology | study of nestling birds |
| Nephology | study of clouds |
| Nephrology | study of the kidneys |
| Neurobiology | study of anatomy of the nervous system |
| Neurology | study of nervous system |
| Neuropsychology | study of relation between brain and behaviour |
| Neurypnology | study of hypnotism |
| Neutrosophy | study of the origin and nature of philosophical neutralities |
| Nomology | the science of the laws; especially of the mind |
| Noology | science of the intellect |
| Nosology | study of diseases |
| Nostology | study of senility |
| Notaphily | collecting of bank-notes and cheques |
| Numerology | pseudoscientific study of numbers |
| Numismatics | study of coins |
| Nymphology | study of nymphs |
| Nanotechnology | study of nanite |
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Obstetrics | study of midwifery |
| Oceanography | study of oceans |
| Oceanology | study of oceans |
| Odontology | study of teeth |
| Odonatology | study of dragonflies and damselflies |
| Oenology | study of wines |
| Oikology | science of housekeeping |
| Olfactology | study of the sense of smell |
| Ombrology | study of rain |
| Oncology | study of tumours |
| Oneirology | study of dreams |
| Onomasiology | study of nomenclature |
| Onomastics | study of proper names |
| Ontology | science of pure being; the nature of things |
| Oology | study of eggs |
| Ophiology | study of snakes |
| Ophthalmology | study of eye diseases |
| Optics | study of light |
| Optometry | science of examining the eyes |
| Optology | study of sight |
| Orchidology | study of orchids |
| Ornithology | study of birds |
| Orology | study of mountains |
| Orthoepy | study of correct pronunciation |
| Orthography | study of spelling |
| Orthopterology | study of cockroaches |
| Oryctology | mineralogy or paleontology |
| Osmics | scientific study of smells |
| Osmology | study of smells and olfactory processes |
| Osphresiology | study of the sense of smell |
| Osteology | study of bones |
| Otology | study of the ear |
| Otorhinolaryngology | study of ear, nose and throat |
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Paedology | study of children |
| Paidonosology | study of children's diseases; pediatrics |
| Palaeoanthropology | study of early humans |
| Palaeobiology | study of fossil plants and animals |
| Palaeoclimatology | study of ancient climates |
| Palaeolimnology | study of ancient fish |
| Palaeolimnology | study of ancient lakes |
| Palaeontology | study of fossils |
| Palaeopedology | study of early soils |
| Paleobotany | study of ancient plants |
| Paleo-osteology | study of ancient bones |
| Palynology | study of pollen |
| Papyrology | study of paper |
| Paradoxology | study of paradoxes |
| Parapsychology | study of unexplained mental phenomena |
| Parasitology | study of parasites |
| study of proverbs | |
| Parthenology | study of virgins |
| Pataphysics | science of imaginary solutions |
| Pathology | study of disease |
| Patrology | study of early Christianity |
| Pedagogics | study of teaching |
| Pedology | study of soils |
| Pelology | study of mud |
| Penology | study of crime and punishment |
| Periodontics | study of gums |
| Peristerophily | pigeon-collecting |
| Pestology | science of pests |
| Petrology | study of rocks |
| Pharmacognosy | study of drugs of animal and plant origin |
| Pharmacology | study of drugs |
| Pharology | study of lighthouses |
| Pharyngology | study of the throat |
| Phenology | study of organisms as affected by climate |
| Phenomenology | study of phenomena |
| Philately | study of postage stamps |
| Philematology | act or study of kissing |
| Phillumeny | collecting of matchbox labels |
| Philology | study of ancient texts; historical linguistics |
| Philosophy | science of knowledge or wisdom |
| Phoniatrics | study and correction of speech defects |
| Phonology | study of speech sounds |
| Photobiology | study of effects of light on organisms |
| Photonics | study of photons |
| Phraseology | study of phrases |
| Phrenology | study of bumps on the head |
| Phycology | study of algae and seaweeds |
| Physics | study of properties of matter and energy |
| Physiology | study of processes of life |
| Phytology | study of plants; botany |
| Piscatology | study of fishes |
| Pisteology | science or study of faith |
| Planetology | study of planets |
| Plutology | political economy; study of wealth |
| Pneumatics | study of mechanics of gases |
| Podiatry | study and treatment of disorders of the foot; chiropody |
| Podology | study of the feet |
| Polemology | study of war |
| Pomology | study of fruit-growing |
| Posology | science of quantity or dosage |
| Potamology | study of rivers |
| Praxeology | study of practical or efficient activity; science of efficient action |
| Primatology | study of primates |
| Proctology | study of rectum |
| Prosody | study of versification |
| Protistology | study of protists |
| Proxemics | study of man’s need for personal space |
| Psalligraphy | art of paper-cutting to make pictures |
| Psephology | study of election results and voting trends |
| Pseudology | art or science of lying |
| Pseudoptics | study of optical illusions |
| Psychobiology | study of biology of the mind |
| Psychogenetics | study of internal or mental states |
| Psychognosy | study of mentality, personality or character |
| Psychology | study of mind |
| Psychopathology | study of mental illness |
| Psychophysics | study of link between mental and physical processes |
| Pteridology | study of ferns |
| Pterylology | study of distribution of feathers on birds |
| Pyretology | study of fevers |
| Pyrgology | study of towers |
| Pyroballogy | study of artillery |
| Pyrography | study of woodburning |
| Pyrotechnics | study of combustion through fire or explosions |
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Quinology | study of quinine. |
| Quantum Mechanics | a fundamental theory in physics which describes nature at the smallest scales of energy levels of atoms and subatomic particles. |
| Queer theory | study of issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity. |
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Raciology | study of racial differences |
| Radiochemistry | study of ordinary chemical reactions under radioactive circumstances |
| Radiology | study of X-rays and their medical applications |
| Reflexology | study of reflexes |
| Rhabdology | knowledge or learning concerning divining rods |
| Rhabdology | art of calculating using numbering rods |
| Rheology | science of the deformation or flow of matter |
| Rheumatology | study of rheumatism |
| Rhinology | study of the nose |
| Rhochrematics | science of inventory management and the movement of products |
| Roboticsc | deals with the designing, construction, and operation of robots. |
| Runology | study of runes |
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sarcology | study of fleshy parts of the body |
| Satanology | study of the devil |
| Scatology | study of excrement or obscene literature |
| Schematonics | art of using gesture to express tones |
| Sciagraphy | art of shading |
| Scripophily | collection of bond and share certificates |
| Sedimentology | study of sediment |
| Seismology | study of earthquakes |
| Selenodesy | study of the shape and features of the moon |
| Selenology | study of the moon |
| Semantics | study of meaning |
| Semantology | science of meanings of words |
| Semasiology | study of meaning; semantics |
| Semiology | study of signs and signals |
| Semiotics | study of signs and symbols |
| Serology | study of serums |
| Sexology | study of sexual behaviour |
| Siderography | art of engraving on steel |
| Siderology | study of iron and its alloys, including steel |
| Sigillography | study of seals |
| Significs | science of meaning |
| Silvics | study of tree's life |
| Sindonology | study of the shroud of Turin |
| Sinology | study of China |
| Sitology | dietetics |
| Sociobiology | study of biological basis of human behaviour |
| Sociology | study of society |
| Somatology | science of substances |
| Sophiology | science of ideas |
| Soteriology | study of theological salvation |
| Spectrology | study of ghosts |
| Spectroscopy | study of spectra |
| Speleology | study and exploration of caves |
| Spermology | study of seeds |
| Sphagnology | study of peat moss |
| Sphragistics | study of seals and signets |
| Sphygmology | study of the pulse |
| Splanchnology | study of the entrails or viscera |
| Spongology | study of sponges |
| Stasiology | study of political parties |
| Statics | study of bodies and forces in equilibrium |
| Stellar Astronomy | study of stars, their origins, and their evolution. |
| Stemmatology | study of relationships between text |
| Stoichiology | science of elements of animal tissues |
| Stomatology | study of the mouth |
| Storiology | study of folk tales |
| Stratigraphy | study of geological layers or strata |
| Stratography | art of leading an army |
| Stylometry | studying literature by means of statistical analysis |
| Suicidology | study of suicide |
| Supramolecular chemistry | study of the chemistry of assembled molecular sub-units |
| Symbology | study of symbols |
| Symptomatology | study of symptoms of illness |
| Synecology | study of ecological communities |
| Synectics | study of processes of invention |
| Syntax | study of sentence structure |
| Syphilology | study of syphilis |
| Systematics | study of the diversification of living forms, both past and present |
| Systematology | study of systems |
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Taxidermy | art of curing and stuffing animals |
| Taxonomy | study of plant, animals and microorganisms classification |
| Tectonics | science of structure of objects, buildings and landforms |
| Tegestology | study and collecting of beer mats |
| Teleology | study of final causes; analysis in terms of purpose |
| Telmatology | study of swamps |
| Tempestology | study of tropical cyclones, e.g. hurricanes |
| Teratology | study of birth defects and later abnormalities in living organisms |
| Teuthology | study of cephalopods |
| Textology | study of the production of texts |
| Thalassography | science of the sea |
| Thanatology | study of death and its customs |
| Thaumatology | study of miracles |
| Theology | study of religion; religious doctrine |
| Theriatrics | veterinary medicine |
| Theriogenology | study of animals' reproductive systems |
| Thermodynamics | study of relation of heat to motion |
| Thermokinematics | study of motion of heat |
| Thermology | study of heat |
| Therology | study of wild mammals |
| Thremmatology | science of breeding domestic animals and plants |
| Threpsology | science of nutrition |
| Tidology | study of tides |
| Timbrology | study of postage stamps |
| Tocology | obstetrics; midwifery |
| Tokology | study of childbirth |
| Tonetics | study of pronunciation |
| Topology | study of places and their natural features |
| Toponymics | study of place-names |
| Toreutics | study of artistic work in metal |
| Toxicology | study of poisons |
| Toxophily | love of archery; archery; study of archery |
| Traumatology | study of wounds and their effects |
| Tribology | study of friction and wear between surfaces |
| Trichology | study of hair and its disorders |
| Trophology | study of nutritionc |
| Tsiganology | study of gypsies |
| Turbology | study of tornadoes |
| Turnery | art of turning in a lathe |
| Typhlology | study of blindness and the blind |
| Typography | art of printing or using type |
| Typology (disambiguation) | study of types of things |
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Uranography | descriptive astronomy and mapping |
| Uranology | study of the heavens; astronomy |
| Urbanology | study of cities |
| Urenology | study of rust molds |
| Urology | study of urine; urinary tract |
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Venereology | study of venereal disease |
| Vexillology | study of flags |
| Victimology | study of victims |
| Vinology | scientific study of vines and winemaking |
| Virology | study of viruses |
| Vitrics | glassy materials; glassware; study of glassware |
| Volcanology | study of volcanoes |
| Vulcanology | study of volcanoes |
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Xylography | art of engraving on wood |
| Xylology | study of wood |
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Zenography | study of the planet Jupiter |
| Zooarchaeology | study of animal remains of archaeological sites |
| Zoochemistry | chemistry of animals |
| Zoogeography | study of geographic distribution of animals |
| Zoogeology | study of fossil animal remains |
| Zoology | study of animals |
| Zoonomy | animal physiology |
| Zoonosology | study of animal diseases |
| Zoopathology | study of animal diseases |
| Zoophysics | physics of animal bodies |
| Zoophysiology | study of physiology of animals |
| Zoophytology | study of plant-like animals |
| Zoosemiotics | study of animal communication |
| Zootaxy | science of classifying animals |
| Zootechnics | science of breeding animals |
| Zygology | science of joining and fastening |
| Zymology | science of fermentation |
| Zymurgy | branch of chemistry dealing with brewing and distilling |
| Zythology | study of beer |
Important | Type of Study | Science Branches |
|---|---|
| Study of Heavenly bodies | Astronomy |
| Study of bacteria and the diseases caused by them | Bacteriology |
| Science dealing with the origin and development of mankind | Anthropology |
| Study of cells | Cytology |
| Science dealing with the functions and the diseases of heart | Cardiology |
| Study of skin | Dermatology |
| Study of Blood Vascular System | Angiology |
| Study of Fungi and fungus diseases | Mycology |
| Study of Tumors | Oncology |
| Study of Liver and its diseases | Hepatology |
| Study of the Nervous system, its functions and its disorders | Neurology |
| Branch of Biology dealing with the phenomena of Heredity | Genetics |
| Study of causes of Diseases | Etiology |
| Study of Ears and their diseases | Otology |
| Study of Condition and Structure of Earth | Geology |
| Study of Kidneys and its function | Nephrology |
| Study of Birds | Ornithology |
| Study of Fossils | Palaeontology |
| Study of Bones | Osteology |
| Study of Soils | Pedology |
| Study of science dealing with Urinary system | Urology |
| Study of Viruses | Virology |
| Study of resistance of body against infection (immunity) | Immunology |
| Study of Muscles | Myology |
| Study of development of Embryos | Embryology |
| Study of Insects | Entomology |
| Study of Female Reproductive System | Gynaecology |
| Study of production of Three Dimensional Image using Laser | Holography |
| Study of Snakes | Serpentology |
| Production of Raw Silk by rearing of Silk Worms | Sericulture |
| Study of Algae | Phycology |
| Study of diseases, symptoms, cause and remedy | Pathology |
| Study of Serum | Serology |
| The Breeding, Rearing, and Transplantation of Fish | Pisciculture |
| Study of Eyes and its diseases | Opthamology |