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Common “ologies”

Common “ologies”. Various branches of science. Hematology. The study of blood. Gerontology. The study of aging. Virology. The study of viruses. Trichology. The study of hair. Zoology. The study of animals. Dermatology. Study of the skin. Vulcanology. The study of volcanoes. .

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Common “ologies”

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  1. Common “ologies” Various branches of science

  2. Hematology • The study of blood.

  3. Gerontology • The study of aging.

  4. Virology • The study of viruses.

  5. Trichology • The study of hair.

  6. Zoology • The study of animals.

  7. Dermatology • Study of the skin.

  8. Vulcanology • The study of volcanoes.

  9. Meteorology • The study of the atmosphere, especially weather.

  10. Anemology • The study of wind.

  11. Oncology • The study of cancer.

  12. Pyrology • The study of fire

  13. Toxicology • The study of poisons.

  14. Ichthyology • The study of fishes.

  15. Psychology • The study of the mind and behavior.

  16. Seismology • The study of earthquakes.

  17. Immunology • The study of the immune system.

  18. Biology • The study of living organisms. This includes all the kingdoms ( bacteria, protists, fungi, plant, animal)

  19. Astronomy • The study of the universe

  20. Entomology • The study of insects

  21. Cardiology • The study of the heart

  22. Microbiology • The study of microorganisms.

  23. Geography • The study of earth and its features.

  24. Paleontology • The study of fossils and ancient life forms.

  25. Archaeology • The study of man’s past

  26. Cartography • Studying and making maps

  27. Neurology • The study of the nervous system.

  28. Chemistry • Study of the properties of matter

  29. Physics • The study of matter and energy and the interactions between the two.

  30. Astrology • The study of aspects and positions of heavenly bodies in predicting the future or their influence on human affairs

  31. Mycology • The study of fungi.

  32. Osteology • The study of bones.

  33. Dactylology • The use of fingers and hands to convey ideas.

  34. Ecology • The study of the relationship between organisms and their environments.

  35. Endocrinology • The study of hormones and their effects.

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