algology - The study of seaweed or marine algae.
antapology - A response to an apology, usually attacking the justi cation.
aristology - The science of dining.
autology - The study of oneself.
battology - Tiresome and repetitive talking.
biometeorology - The study of how the weather a ects people.
bromatology - A discourse on food.
campanology - The study of bells or of bell ringing.
chrysology - The study of production and value of precious metals.
cytology - The study of cells or the interaction of cells.
dactyliology - The study of nger rings.
dendranthropology - A discipline which studies the theory that man came
from trees
dendrochronology - The study of growth rings in logs to determine cli-
mates
dendrology - The study of trees
dysteleology - The study of the organs of plants or animals while
denying that they are useful.
enigmatology - The study and construction of puzzles.
eremology - The study of deserts.
ethnomethodology - The study of social customs and rules.
ethnomusicology - The study of folk music.
hebesphalmology - The study of juvenile deliquency.
horology - The science of measuring time or making time pieces.
ichnology - The study of fossilized footprints.
irenology - The study of peace.
kalology - The study of beauty.
kymatology - The study of waves.
latrinology - The study of writings on restroom walls.
limnology - The study of fresh water, such as lakes or ponds.
magirology - The art and science of cooking.
melittology - The study of bees.
momiology - The study of mummies.
museology - The science of museum curatorship, including the collection
and care of antiques.
myrmecology - The study of ants.
naology - The study of holy buildings such as churches.
nassology - The science of stu ng animals for display, also called taxi-
dermy
neossology - The study of young birds.
noology - The study of intuition and comprehension.
nosocomology - The study of hospital management.
nostology - The study of senility.
oikology - The science of house keeping.
ontology - The study of the nature of being.
orology - The study of mountains.
osmology - The study of odors.
osphresiology - The study or science of smelling.
otology - The study of the ear and its disorders.
paleozoology - The study of prehistoric animals.
pelology - The study of therapeutic uses of mud.
pharology - The study of lighthouses or similar signalling devices.
philematology - The study of kissing.
phrenology - The study of how the shape of one's skull determines char-
acteristic traits.
piscatology - The science of shing.
polemology - The study of war.
pomology - The study of how fruit grows.
posology - The area of medicine dealing with dosages.
psephology - The study of political elections.
pteridology - The study of ferns.
pterylology - The study of feather arrangements on birds.
pyrgology - The study of towers.
scarpology - The science of determining characteristic traits by examining
a persons shoes.
scatology - The study of excrement.
somatology - The science of using a person's physical features to determine
their personality.
soteriology - The doctrine the salvation can only be granted by Christ.
splanchnology - The study of the internal organs of humans.
stigmeology - The art of proper punctuation.
storiology - The study of folklore and legends.
tartarology - The study of the underworld or doctrine pertaining to Hell.
teleology - The philosophical study of one's purpose in life.
telmatology - The study of swamps and bogs.
thaumatology - The study of miracles.
tocology - The study of obstetrics or midwifery.
trichology - The science of hair and hair diseases.
tsiology - The study of tea, or a dissertation on tea.
typhlology - The study of blindness.
uredinology - The study of rust.
vexillology - The study of fl
ags.
xylology - The study of wood or of the structure of wood.
zymology - The study of fermentation.
acarology study of mites
aceology therapeutics
acology study of medical remedies.
adenology study of glands
aedoeology science of generative organs
aerobiology study of airborne organisms
aerolithology study of aerolites; meteorites
aerology study of the atmosphere
agriology the comparative study of primitive peoples
agrobiology study of plant nutrition; soil yields
agrology study of agricultural soils.
agrostology science or study of grasses
alethiology study of truth.
anaesthesiology study of anaesthetics.
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.
areology study of Mars.
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.
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.
axiology the science of the ultimate nature of values .
bacteriology study of bacteria .
balneology the science of the therapeutic use of baths.
barology study of gravitation .
batology the study of brambles .
bibliology study of books .
bioecology study of interaction of life in the environment .
biology study of life.
bromatology study of food .
brontology scientific study of thunder .
bryology the study of mosses and liverworts.
caliology study of bird's nests.
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.
cetology study of whales and dolphins
chaology the study of chaos or chaos theory .
characterology study of development of character .
chirology study of the hands.
chorology science of the geographic description of anything.
chronobiology study of biological rhythms .
chrysology study of precious metals .
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 .
cynology scientific study of dogs .
cytology study of living cells .
dactyliology study of rings.
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 .
dermatology study of skin .
desmology study of ligaments .
diabology study of devils .
dialectology study of dialects.
diplomatology study of diplomats .
docimology the art of assaying .
dosiology the study of doses.
dysteleology study of purposeless organs .
ecclesiology study of church affairs .
eccrinology study of excretion .
ecology study of environment.
edaphology study of soils .
Egyptology study of ancient Egypt.
electrology study of electricity.
embryology study of embryos .
emetology study of vomiting .
emmenology the study of menstruation .
endemiology study of local diseases .
endocrinology study of glands .
enigmatology study of enigmas .
entomology study of insects .
entozoology study of parasites that live inside larger organisms .
enzymology study of enzymes
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.
escapology study of freeing oneself from constraints .
eschatology study of death; final matters .
ethnology study of cultures .
ethnomethodology study of everyday communication .
ethnomusicology study of comparative musical systems .
ethology study of natural or biological character.
etiology the science of causes; especially of disease .
etymology study of origins of words.
exobiology study of extraterrestrial life.
fluviology study of watercourses.
futurology study of future .
garbology study of garbage .
gastroenterology study of stomach; intestines
geratology study of decadence and decay.
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.
glyptology study of gem engravings.
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 .
graphology study of handwriting.
gynaecology study of women’s physiology.
hagiology study of saints.
hamartiology study of sin.
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 .
heresiology study of heresies .
herpetology study of reptiles and amphibians .
hierology science of sacred matters.
hippology the study of horses .
histology study of the tissues of organisms .
histopathology study of changes in tissue due to disease .
historiology study of history .
hoplology the study of weapons.
horology science of time measurement
hydrobiology study of aquatic organisms .
hydrogeology study of ground water.
hydrology study of water resources.
hydrometeorology study of atmospheric moisture.
hyetology science of rainfall.
hygiology hygienics; study of cleanliness
hygrology study of humidity.
hymnology study of hymns
hypnology study of sleep; study of hypnosis.
iamatology study of remedies
iatrology treatise or text on medical topics; study of medicine.
ichnology science of fossilized footprints
ichthyology study of fish.
iconology study of icons; symbols.
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.
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
kalology study of beauty
karyology study of cell nuclei
kidology study of kidding.
kinesiology study of human movement and posture.
koniology study of atmospheric pollutants and dust
ktenology science of putting people to death
kymatology study of wave motion.
laryngology study of larynx
lepidopterology study of butterflies and moths
leprology study of leprosy
lexicology study of words and their meanings.
lichenology study of lichens
limacology study of slugs
limnobiology study of freshwater ecosystems
limnology study of bodies of fresh water.
lithology study of rocks
liturgiology study of liturgical forms and church rituals
loimology study of plagues and epidemics.
malacology study of molluscs
malariology study of malaria
mammalogy study of mammals.
Mariology study of the Virgin Mary
martyrology study of martyrs
mastology study of mammals.
mazology mammalogy; study of mammals.
meconology study of or treatise concerning opium
melittology study of bees
mereology study of part-whole relationships
mesology ecology.
metapsychology study of nature of the mind
meteorology study of weather.
metrology science of weights and measures.
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.
mineralogy study of minerals
molinology study of mills and milling
momilogy study of mummies
morphology study of forms and the development of structures
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
naology study of church or temple architecture
nasology study of the nose
nematology the 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.
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.
numerology study of numbers.
nymphology study of nymphs.
oceanology 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
oncology study of tumours
oneirology study of dreams
onomasiology study of nomenclature.
ontology science of pure being; the nature of things
oology study of eggs
ophiology study of snakes
ophthalmology study of eye diseases.
optology study of sight.
orchidology study of orchids
ornithology study of birds
orology study of mountains.
orthopterology study of cockroaches
oryctology mineralogy or paleontology.
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
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.
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.
pathology study of disease
patrology study of early Christianity.
pedology study of soils
pelology study of mud
penology study of crime and punishment.
pestology science of pests
petrology study of rocks.
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.
philematology the act or study of kissing.
philology study of ancient texts; historical linguistics.
phonology study of speech sounds
photobiology study of effects of light on organisms
phraseology study of phrases
phrenology study of bumps on the head
phycology study of algae and seaweeds.
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./
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.
psephology study of election results and voting trends
pseudology art or science of lying.
psychobiology study of biology of the mind.
psychology study of mind
psychopathology study of mental illness.
pteridology study of ferns
pterylology study of distribution of feathers on birds
pyretology study of fevers
pyrgology study of towers
pyroballogy study of artillery.
quinology study of quinine
raciology study of racial differences
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.
runology study of runes
sarcology study of fleshy parts of the body
satanology study of the devil
scatology study of excrement or obscene literature.
sedimentology study of sediment
seismology study of earthquakes.
selenology study of the moon .
semantology science of meanings of words
semasiology study of meaning; semantics
semiology study of signs and signals.
serology study of serums
sexology study of sexual behaviour.
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 the properties of matter
sophiology science of ideas
soteriology study of theological salvation
spectrology study of ghosts.
speleology study and exploration of caves
spermology study of seeds
sphagnology study of peat moss.
sphygmology study of the pulse
splanchnology study of the entrails or viscera
spongology study of sponges
stasiology study of political parties.
stemmatology study of relationships between texts
stoichiology science of elements of animal tissues
stomatology study of the mouth
storiology study of folk tales.
suicidology study of suicide
symbology study of symbols
symptomatology study of symptoms of illness
synecology study of ecological communities.
syphilology study of syphilis
systematology study of systems.
tegestology study and collecting of beer mats
teleology study of final causes; analysis in terms of purpose
telmatology study of swamps
teratology study of monsters, freaks, abnormal growths or malformations
teuthology study of cephalopods
textology study of the production of texts.
thanatology study of death and its customs
thaumatology study of miracles
theology study of religion; religious doctrine.
theriogenology study of animals' reproductive systems.
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.
topology study of places and their natural features
toxicology study of poisons
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.
typhlology study of blindness and the blind.
typology study of types of things
ufology study of alien spacecraft
uranology study of the heavens; astronomy
urbanology study of cities
urenology study of rust molds
urology study of urine; urinary tract .
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
volcanology study of volcanoes
vulcanology study of volcanoes
xylology study of wood.
zooarchaeology study of animal remains of archaeological sites.
zoogeology study of fossil animal remains
zoology study of animals.
zoonosology study of animal diseases
zoopathology study of animal diseases.
zoophysiology study of physiology of animals
zoophytology study of plant-like animals.
zygology science of joining and fastening
zymology science of fermentation .
acology(n) science of medical remedies.
actinology(n) - science of chemical effects of light.
acyrology(n) - incorrect diction
aedoeology(n) - study of generative organs
aerobiology(n) - the biology of airborne particles and organisms
aerology(n) - study of physical properties of atmosphere, especially
meteorological
agnoiology(n) - the study of ignorance
agriology(n) - study of customs of primitive peoples.
agrology(n) - scientific study of soils.
agrostology(n) - Botany, study of grasses.
alethiology(n) - study of nature of truth.
amphibology(n) - ambiguous speech; equivocation; quibble
angiology(n) - study of blood and lymphatic system
anthroposociology(n) - study of effect of environment on race, and vice versa
antilogy(n) - self-contradictory statement
apiology(n) - study of bees.
araneology(n) study of spiders.
archology(n) - theory of origins; science of government.
areology(n) - study of planet Mars
aretalogy(n) - relation of wonderful deeds of a god or hero
aristology(n) - art or science of dining
astrolithology(n) - study of meteorites
atmology(n) - study of laws of watery vapour
autecology(n) - the ecology of the individual organism.
auxology(n) - science of growth
axiology(n) - study of ultimate values
azoology(n) - study of inanimate nature
antapology - A response to an apology, usually attacking the justi cation.
aristology - The science of dining.
autology - The study of oneself.
battology - Tiresome and repetitive talking.
biometeorology - The study of how the weather a ects people.
bromatology - A discourse on food.
campanology - The study of bells or of bell ringing.
chrysology - The study of production and value of precious metals.
cytology - The study of cells or the interaction of cells.
dactyliology - The study of nger rings.
dendranthropology - A discipline which studies the theory that man came
from trees
dendrochronology - The study of growth rings in logs to determine cli-
mates
dendrology - The study of trees
dysteleology - The study of the organs of plants or animals while
denying that they are useful.
enigmatology - The study and construction of puzzles.
eremology - The study of deserts.
ethnomethodology - The study of social customs and rules.
ethnomusicology - The study of folk music.
hebesphalmology - The study of juvenile deliquency.
horology - The science of measuring time or making time pieces.
ichnology - The study of fossilized footprints.
irenology - The study of peace.
kalology - The study of beauty.
kymatology - The study of waves.
latrinology - The study of writings on restroom walls.
limnology - The study of fresh water, such as lakes or ponds.
magirology - The art and science of cooking.
melittology - The study of bees.
momiology - The study of mummies.
museology - The science of museum curatorship, including the collection
and care of antiques.
myrmecology - The study of ants.
naology - The study of holy buildings such as churches.
nassology - The science of stu ng animals for display, also called taxi-
dermy
neossology - The study of young birds.
noology - The study of intuition and comprehension.
nosocomology - The study of hospital management.
nostology - The study of senility.
oikology - The science of house keeping.
ontology - The study of the nature of being.
orology - The study of mountains.
osmology - The study of odors.
osphresiology - The study or science of smelling.
otology - The study of the ear and its disorders.
paleozoology - The study of prehistoric animals.
pelology - The study of therapeutic uses of mud.
pharology - The study of lighthouses or similar signalling devices.
philematology - The study of kissing.
phrenology - The study of how the shape of one's skull determines char-
acteristic traits.
piscatology - The science of shing.
polemology - The study of war.
pomology - The study of how fruit grows.
posology - The area of medicine dealing with dosages.
psephology - The study of political elections.
pteridology - The study of ferns.
pterylology - The study of feather arrangements on birds.
pyrgology - The study of towers.
scarpology - The science of determining characteristic traits by examining
a persons shoes.
scatology - The study of excrement.
somatology - The science of using a person's physical features to determine
their personality.
soteriology - The doctrine the salvation can only be granted by Christ.
splanchnology - The study of the internal organs of humans.
stigmeology - The art of proper punctuation.
storiology - The study of folklore and legends.
tartarology - The study of the underworld or doctrine pertaining to Hell.
teleology - The philosophical study of one's purpose in life.
telmatology - The study of swamps and bogs.
thaumatology - The study of miracles.
tocology - The study of obstetrics or midwifery.
trichology - The science of hair and hair diseases.
tsiology - The study of tea, or a dissertation on tea.
typhlology - The study of blindness.
uredinology - The study of rust.
vexillology - The study of fl
ags.
xylology - The study of wood or of the structure of wood.
zymology - The study of fermentation.
acarology study of mites
aceology therapeutics
acology study of medical remedies.
adenology study of glands
aedoeology science of generative organs
aerobiology study of airborne organisms
aerolithology study of aerolites; meteorites
aerology study of the atmosphere
agriology the comparative study of primitive peoples
agrobiology study of plant nutrition; soil yields
agrology study of agricultural soils.
agrostology science or study of grasses
alethiology study of truth.
anaesthesiology study of anaesthetics.
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.
areology study of Mars.
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.
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.
axiology the science of the ultimate nature of values .
bacteriology study of bacteria .
balneology the science of the therapeutic use of baths.
barology study of gravitation .
batology the study of brambles .
bibliology study of books .
bioecology study of interaction of life in the environment .
biology study of life.
bromatology study of food .
brontology scientific study of thunder .
bryology the study of mosses and liverworts.
caliology study of bird's nests.
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.
cetology study of whales and dolphins
chaology the study of chaos or chaos theory .
characterology study of development of character .
chirology study of the hands.
chorology science of the geographic description of anything.
chronobiology study of biological rhythms .
chrysology study of precious metals .
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 .
cynology scientific study of dogs .
cytology study of living cells .
dactyliology study of rings.
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 .
dermatology study of skin .
desmology study of ligaments .
diabology study of devils .
dialectology study of dialects.
diplomatology study of diplomats .
docimology the art of assaying .
dosiology the study of doses.
dysteleology study of purposeless organs .
ecclesiology study of church affairs .
eccrinology study of excretion .
ecology study of environment.
edaphology study of soils .
Egyptology study of ancient Egypt.
electrology study of electricity.
embryology study of embryos .
emetology study of vomiting .
emmenology the study of menstruation .
endemiology study of local diseases .
endocrinology study of glands .
enigmatology study of enigmas .
entomology study of insects .
entozoology study of parasites that live inside larger organisms .
enzymology study of enzymes
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.
escapology study of freeing oneself from constraints .
eschatology study of death; final matters .
ethnology study of cultures .
ethnomethodology study of everyday communication .
ethnomusicology study of comparative musical systems .
ethology study of natural or biological character.
etiology the science of causes; especially of disease .
etymology study of origins of words.
exobiology study of extraterrestrial life.
fluviology study of watercourses.
futurology study of future .
garbology study of garbage .
gastroenterology study of stomach; intestines
geratology study of decadence and decay.
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.
glyptology study of gem engravings.
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 .
graphology study of handwriting.
gynaecology study of women’s physiology.
hagiology study of saints.
hamartiology study of sin.
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 .
heresiology study of heresies .
herpetology study of reptiles and amphibians .
hierology science of sacred matters.
hippology the study of horses .
histology study of the tissues of organisms .
histopathology study of changes in tissue due to disease .
historiology study of history .
hoplology the study of weapons.
horology science of time measurement
hydrobiology study of aquatic organisms .
hydrogeology study of ground water.
hydrology study of water resources.
hydrometeorology study of atmospheric moisture.
hyetology science of rainfall.
hygiology hygienics; study of cleanliness
hygrology study of humidity.
hymnology study of hymns
hypnology study of sleep; study of hypnosis.
iamatology study of remedies
iatrology treatise or text on medical topics; study of medicine.
ichnology science of fossilized footprints
ichthyology study of fish.
iconology study of icons; symbols.
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.
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
kalology study of beauty
karyology study of cell nuclei
kidology study of kidding.
kinesiology study of human movement and posture.
koniology study of atmospheric pollutants and dust
ktenology science of putting people to death
kymatology study of wave motion.
laryngology study of larynx
lepidopterology study of butterflies and moths
leprology study of leprosy
lexicology study of words and their meanings.
lichenology study of lichens
limacology study of slugs
limnobiology study of freshwater ecosystems
limnology study of bodies of fresh water.
lithology study of rocks
liturgiology study of liturgical forms and church rituals
loimology study of plagues and epidemics.
malacology study of molluscs
malariology study of malaria
mammalogy study of mammals.
Mariology study of the Virgin Mary
martyrology study of martyrs
mastology study of mammals.
mazology mammalogy; study of mammals.
meconology study of or treatise concerning opium
melittology study of bees
mereology study of part-whole relationships
mesology ecology.
metapsychology study of nature of the mind
meteorology study of weather.
metrology science of weights and measures.
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.
mineralogy study of minerals
molinology study of mills and milling
momilogy study of mummies
morphology study of forms and the development of structures
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
naology study of church or temple architecture
nasology study of the nose
nematology the 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.
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.
numerology study of numbers.
nymphology study of nymphs.
oceanology 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
oncology study of tumours
oneirology study of dreams
onomasiology study of nomenclature.
ontology science of pure being; the nature of things
oology study of eggs
ophiology study of snakes
ophthalmology study of eye diseases.
optology study of sight.
orchidology study of orchids
ornithology study of birds
orology study of mountains.
orthopterology study of cockroaches
oryctology mineralogy or paleontology.
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
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.
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.
pathology study of disease
patrology study of early Christianity.
pedology study of soils
pelology study of mud
penology study of crime and punishment.
pestology science of pests
petrology study of rocks.
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.
philematology the act or study of kissing.
philology study of ancient texts; historical linguistics.
phonology study of speech sounds
photobiology study of effects of light on organisms
phraseology study of phrases
phrenology study of bumps on the head
phycology study of algae and seaweeds.
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./
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.
psephology study of election results and voting trends
pseudology art or science of lying.
psychobiology study of biology of the mind.
psychology study of mind
psychopathology study of mental illness.
pteridology study of ferns
pterylology study of distribution of feathers on birds
pyretology study of fevers
pyrgology study of towers
pyroballogy study of artillery.
quinology study of quinine
raciology study of racial differences
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.
runology study of runes
sarcology study of fleshy parts of the body
satanology study of the devil
scatology study of excrement or obscene literature.
sedimentology study of sediment
seismology study of earthquakes.
selenology study of the moon .
semantology science of meanings of words
semasiology study of meaning; semantics
semiology study of signs and signals.
serology study of serums
sexology study of sexual behaviour.
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 the properties of matter
sophiology science of ideas
soteriology study of theological salvation
spectrology study of ghosts.
speleology study and exploration of caves
spermology study of seeds
sphagnology study of peat moss.
sphygmology study of the pulse
splanchnology study of the entrails or viscera
spongology study of sponges
stasiology study of political parties.
stemmatology study of relationships between texts
stoichiology science of elements of animal tissues
stomatology study of the mouth
storiology study of folk tales.
suicidology study of suicide
symbology study of symbols
symptomatology study of symptoms of illness
synecology study of ecological communities.
syphilology study of syphilis
systematology study of systems.
tegestology study and collecting of beer mats
teleology study of final causes; analysis in terms of purpose
telmatology study of swamps
teratology study of monsters, freaks, abnormal growths or malformations
teuthology study of cephalopods
textology study of the production of texts.
thanatology study of death and its customs
thaumatology study of miracles
theology study of religion; religious doctrine.
theriogenology study of animals' reproductive systems.
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.
topology study of places and their natural features
toxicology study of poisons
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.
typhlology study of blindness and the blind.
typology study of types of things
ufology study of alien spacecraft
uranology study of the heavens; astronomy
urbanology study of cities
urenology study of rust molds
urology study of urine; urinary tract .
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
volcanology study of volcanoes
vulcanology study of volcanoes
xylology study of wood.
zooarchaeology study of animal remains of archaeological sites.
zoogeology study of fossil animal remains
zoology study of animals.
zoonosology study of animal diseases
zoopathology study of animal diseases.
zoophysiology study of physiology of animals
zoophytology study of plant-like animals.
zygology science of joining and fastening
zymology science of fermentation .
acology(n) science of medical remedies.
actinology(n) - science of chemical effects of light.
acyrology(n) - incorrect diction
aedoeology(n) - study of generative organs
aerobiology(n) - the biology of airborne particles and organisms
aerology(n) - study of physical properties of atmosphere, especially
meteorological
agnoiology(n) - the study of ignorance
agriology(n) - study of customs of primitive peoples.
agrology(n) - scientific study of soils.
agrostology(n) - Botany, study of grasses.
alethiology(n) - study of nature of truth.
amphibology(n) - ambiguous speech; equivocation; quibble
angiology(n) - study of blood and lymphatic system
anthroposociology(n) - study of effect of environment on race, and vice versa
antilogy(n) - self-contradictory statement
apiology(n) - study of bees.
araneology(n) study of spiders.
archology(n) - theory of origins; science of government.
areology(n) - study of planet Mars
aretalogy(n) - relation of wonderful deeds of a god or hero
aristology(n) - art or science of dining
astrolithology(n) - study of meteorites
atmology(n) - study of laws of watery vapour
autecology(n) - the ecology of the individual organism.
auxology(n) - science of growth
axiology(n) - study of ultimate values
azoology(n) - study of inanimate nature
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