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BRANCHES OF SCIENCE
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ALL NAMES
(A DETAIL CHART ON ALL BRANCHES OF
SCIENCE & THEIR NAMES)
PREPARED BY
MARTIN SHAJI
PHARM D
Acanthochronology – study of cactus spines grown in time ordered sequence
Acarology – study of mites and ticks
Accountancy – measurement, processing, analyzing, reporting and
communication of financial information about economic entity and activities
Aceology – science of remedies, or of therapeutics; iamatology.
Acology – study of medical remedies
Acoustics – science of sound
Actinobiology – synonymous with Radiobiology
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
Aeropalynology – study of pollens and spores in atmosphere
Aerology – study of the atmosphere
Aeronautics – study of navigation through air or space
Aerostatics – science of air pressure; art of ballooning
Agonistics – art and theory of prize-fighting
Agriology – comparative study of primitive peoples
Agrobiology – study of plant nutrition; soil yields
Agroecology – study of ecological processes applied to agricultural production
systems
Agrogeology – study of agrominerals
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 or the study of pain
Anaesthesiology – study of anaesthetics
Anatomy – study of the structure of the body
Andragogy – theory and practice of education of adults
Andrology – study of men's physiology
Anemology – study of wind
Angiology – study of blood flow and lymphatic system
Anthropobiology – study of human biology
Anthropology – study of human cultures
Anthrozoology – study of human-animal interaction
Apiology – study of bees
Aquatic ecology – study of aquatic environment
Arachnology – study of arachnids
Archaeology – study of human material remains
Archelogy – study of first principle
Archology – science of the origins of government
Areology – study of Mars
Aretaics – science of virtue
Aristology – science or art of dining
Aromachology – study of smell and odor
Arthrology – study of joints
Arthropodology – study of arthropods like insects and arachnids
Astacology – science of crayfish
Astheniology – study of diseases of weakening and aging
Astrobotany – study of plants in space
Astrobiology – study of extraterrestrial life
Astrodynamics – study of motion of rockets and spacecraft
Astrogeology – study of extraterrestrial geology
Astronomy – study of celestial bodies and phenomena
Astrophysics – study of behaviour of interstellar matter
Astroseismology – study of star oscillations
Atmology – the science of aqueous vapor
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 value
Bacteriology – study of bacteria
Balneology – science of the therapeutic use of baths
Barodynamics – science of the support and mechanics of bridges
Barology – study of gravitational force
Bathymetry – study of underwater depth of ocean floors or lake floors
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
Biomechanics – study of the structure, function and motion of the mechanical
aspects of biological systems
Biometrics – study of biological measurement for security purposes
Bionomics – study of organisms interacting in their environments
Biophysics – study of physics of biological phenomena
Biopsychology – application of the science of biology to the study of psychology
Biotribology – study of friction, wear and lubrication of biological systems
Botany – study of plants
Bromatology – study of food
Bryology – study of mosses and liverworts
Cacogenics – study of racial degeneration
Caliology – study of bird's nests
Calorifics – study of heat
Cambistry – science of international exchange
Campanology – study of bells
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
Catalactics – science of commercial exchange
Catechectics – art of teaching by question and answer
Celestial mechanics – study of motion of objects in outer space
Cell biology – study of the different structures and functions of both eukaryote
and prokaryote cells
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 and behaviours of substances
Chionology – study of snow
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 – study of wealth; political economy
Chronobiology – study of biological rhythms
Chrysology – study of precious metals
Ciselure – art of chasing metal
Classical mechanics – study of motion of macroscopic objects
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
Computer science – study of processes that interact with data
Conchology – study of shells
Connectomics – study of connectomes
Contact mechanics – study of the deformation of solids that touch each other
Coprology – study of feces
Cosmetology – study of cosmetics
Cosmochemistry – study of the chemical composition of matter in the universe and
the processes that led to those compositions
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
Dactyliology – study of rings
Dactylography – study of fingerprints
Dactylology – study of sign language
Deltiology – collection and study of picture postcards
Demography – study of population
Demology – study of human behaviour
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
Dynamics – study of forces and their effects on motion
Dysgenics – study of racial degeneration
Dysteleology – study of purposeless organs
Ecclesiology – study of church affairs
Eccrinology – study of excretion
Ecology – study of environment
Economics – study of material wealth (production, distribution, and consumption
of goods and services)
Edaphology – study of soils
Egyptology – study of ancient Egypt
Ekistics – study of human settlement
Electrochemistry – study of relations between electricity and chemicals
Electrodynamics – study of the effects arising from the interactions of electric
currents with magnets, with other currents, or with themselves
Electrology – study of electricity
Electrostatics – study of static electricity
Electromagnetism – study of electromagnetic force
Embryology – study of embryos
Emetology – study of vomiting
Emmenology – study of menstruation
Endemiology – study of local diseases
Endocrinology – study of glands
Energetics – study of energy under transformation
Engineering Studies – study of engineering
Enigmatology – study of enigmas (puzzles)
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
Ethnobiology – study of dynamic relationships between peoples
Ethnobotany – study of a region's plants and their practical uses through the
traditional knowledge of a local culture and people
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 – 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
Felinology – study of felines
Finance – science or study of money management
Floristry – art of cultivating and selling flowers
Fluid dynamics – study of flow of fluids
Fluid mechanics – study of fluids behaviour at rest and in motion
Fluid statics – study of fluids behaviour at rest
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
Fracture mechanics – study of the propagation of cracks in materials
Futurology – study of future
Garbology – study of garbage
Gastroenterology – study of the digestive system
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
Genetics – study of genes
Geochemistry – study of chemistry of the earth's crust
Geochronology – study of measuring geological time
Geography – study of surface of the earth and its inhabitants
Geology – study of the rocks of a planet
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
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
Hepatology – study of liver, gallbladder, biliary tree, and pancreas
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
Home Economics – deals with home and economics
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
Hydrostatics – study of fluids behaviour at rest
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
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
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
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
Ludology – study of games
Macroeconomics – branch of economics dealing with the performance, structure,
behavior, and decision-making of the whole economy
Magirics – art of cookery
Magnanerie – art of raising silkworms
Magnetics – study of magnetism
Magnetohydrodynamics – study of electrically conducting fluids
Magnetostatics – study of magnetic fields in systems where the currents are
steady
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 ocean's 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
Medicine – science of diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of
disease
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
Metascience – study of science
Meteoritics – study of meteors
Meteorology – study of weather
Methodology – system of methods used in a particular area of study or
activity
Methyology – study of alcohol
Metrics – study of versification
Meteoritics – study of meteors
Meteorology – study of weather
Methodology – system of methods used in a particular area of study or
activity
Methyology – study of alcohol
Metrics – study of versification
Metrology – science of weights and measures
Microanatomy – study of microscopic tissues
Microbial ecology – study of microbial environment
Microbiology – study of microscopic organisms
Microclimatology – study of local climates
Microeconomics – branch of economics that studies the behavior of
individual households and firms in making decisions on the allocation of
limited resources
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
Molecular biology – study of the molecular basis of biological activity in and
between cells
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
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
Nautics – art of navigation
Necroplanetology – study of the destruction of planets[2]
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
Neuroeconomics – study of human decision making and the ability to process
multiple alternatives and to choose an optimal course of action
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
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
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
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
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
Palaeoichthyology – 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
Paroemiology – 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
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, force 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, anus, and colon
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
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.
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
Robotics – deals with the designing, construction, and operation of robots.
Runology – study of runes
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 behavior
Siderology – study of iron and its alloys, including steel
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
Solid mechanics – study of behaviour of solid materials
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
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
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
Terrestrial ecology – study of terrestrial environment
Teuthology – study of cephalopods
Textology – study of the production of texts
Thalassography – science of the sea
Thanatology – study of death and its customs
Theriatrics – veterinary medicine
Theoretical computer science – science combining computer science and
mathematics
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
Topography – study of the shape and features of land surfaces
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 nutrition
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
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
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
Xylography – art of engraving on wood
Xylology – study of wood
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
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A LONG CHART ON ALL BRANCHES OF SCIENCE & NAMES

  • 1. BRANCHES OF SCIENCE – ALL NAMES (A DETAIL CHART ON ALL BRANCHES OF SCIENCE & THEIR NAMES) PREPARED BY MARTIN SHAJI PHARM D
  • 2.
  • 3. Acanthochronology – study of cactus spines grown in time ordered sequence Acarology – study of mites and ticks Accountancy – measurement, processing, analyzing, reporting and communication of financial information about economic entity and activities Aceology – science of remedies, or of therapeutics; iamatology. Acology – study of medical remedies Acoustics – science of sound Actinobiology – synonymous with Radiobiology 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 Aeropalynology – study of pollens and spores in atmosphere
  • 4. Aerology – study of the atmosphere Aeronautics – study of navigation through air or space Aerostatics – science of air pressure; art of ballooning Agonistics – art and theory of prize-fighting Agriology – comparative study of primitive peoples Agrobiology – study of plant nutrition; soil yields Agroecology – study of ecological processes applied to agricultural production systems Agrogeology – study of agrominerals 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 or the study of pain
  • 5. Anaesthesiology – study of anaesthetics Anatomy – study of the structure of the body Andragogy – theory and practice of education of adults Andrology – study of men's physiology Anemology – study of wind Angiology – study of blood flow and lymphatic system Anthropobiology – study of human biology Anthropology – study of human cultures Anthrozoology – study of human-animal interaction Apiology – study of bees Aquatic ecology – study of aquatic environment Arachnology – study of arachnids Archaeology – study of human material remains Archelogy – study of first principle Archology – science of the origins of government
  • 6. Areology – study of Mars Aretaics – science of virtue Aristology – science or art of dining Aromachology – study of smell and odor Arthrology – study of joints Arthropodology – study of arthropods like insects and arachnids Astacology – science of crayfish Astheniology – study of diseases of weakening and aging Astrobotany – study of plants in space Astrobiology – study of extraterrestrial life Astrodynamics – study of motion of rockets and spacecraft Astrogeology – study of extraterrestrial geology Astronomy – study of celestial bodies and phenomena Astrophysics – study of behaviour of interstellar matter Astroseismology – study of star oscillations
  • 7. Atmology – the science of aqueous vapor 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 value
  • 8.
  • 9. Bacteriology – study of bacteria Balneology – science of the therapeutic use of baths Barodynamics – science of the support and mechanics of bridges Barology – study of gravitational force Bathymetry – study of underwater depth of ocean floors or lake floors 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 Biomechanics – study of the structure, function and motion of the mechanical aspects of biological systems Biometrics – study of biological measurement for security purposes Bionomics – study of organisms interacting in their environments
  • 10. Biophysics – study of physics of biological phenomena Biopsychology – application of the science of biology to the study of psychology Biotribology – study of friction, wear and lubrication of biological systems Botany – study of plants Bromatology – study of food Bryology – study of mosses and liverworts
  • 11.
  • 12. Cacogenics – study of racial degeneration Caliology – study of bird's nests Calorifics – study of heat Cambistry – science of international exchange Campanology – study of bells 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 Catalactics – science of commercial exchange Catechectics – art of teaching by question and answer
  • 13. Celestial mechanics – study of motion of objects in outer space Cell biology – study of the different structures and functions of both eukaryote and prokaryote cells 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 and behaviours of substances Chionology – study of snow 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
  • 14. Chrematistics – study of wealth; political economy Chronobiology – study of biological rhythms Chrysology – study of precious metals Ciselure – art of chasing metal Classical mechanics – study of motion of macroscopic objects 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 Computer science – study of processes that interact with data Conchology – study of shells
  • 15. Connectomics – study of connectomes Contact mechanics – study of the deformation of solids that touch each other Coprology – study of feces Cosmetology – study of cosmetics Cosmochemistry – study of the chemical composition of matter in the universe and the processes that led to those compositions 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
  • 16. 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
  • 17.
  • 18. Dactyliology – study of rings Dactylography – study of fingerprints Dactylology – study of sign language Deltiology – collection and study of picture postcards Demography – study of population Demology – study of human behaviour 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
  • 19. 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 Dynamics – study of forces and their effects on motion Dysgenics – study of racial degeneration Dysteleology – study of purposeless organs
  • 20.
  • 21. Ecclesiology – study of church affairs Eccrinology – study of excretion Ecology – study of environment Economics – study of material wealth (production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services) Edaphology – study of soils Egyptology – study of ancient Egypt Ekistics – study of human settlement Electrochemistry – study of relations between electricity and chemicals Electrodynamics – study of the effects arising from the interactions of electric currents with magnets, with other currents, or with themselves Electrology – study of electricity Electrostatics – study of static electricity Electromagnetism – study of electromagnetic force
  • 22. Embryology – study of embryos Emetology – study of vomiting Emmenology – study of menstruation Endemiology – study of local diseases Endocrinology – study of glands Energetics – study of energy under transformation Engineering Studies – study of engineering Enigmatology – study of enigmas (puzzles) 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
  • 23. 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 Ethnobiology – study of dynamic relationships between peoples Ethnobotany – study of a region's plants and their practical uses through the traditional knowledge of a local culture and people 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
  • 24. Etiology – 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
  • 25.
  • 26. Felinology – study of felines Finance – science or study of money management Floristry – art of cultivating and selling flowers Fluid dynamics – study of flow of fluids Fluid mechanics – study of fluids behaviour at rest and in motion Fluid statics – study of fluids behaviour at rest 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 Fracture mechanics – study of the propagation of cracks in materials Futurology – study of future
  • 27.
  • 28. Garbology – study of garbage Gastroenterology – study of the digestive system 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 Genetics – study of genes Geochemistry – study of chemistry of the earth's crust Geochronology – study of measuring geological time Geography – study of surface of the earth and its inhabitants Geology – study of the rocks of a planet 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
  • 29. 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
  • 30. Gromatics – science of surveying Gynaecology – study of women's physiology Gyrostatics – study of rotating bodies
  • 31.
  • 32. 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 Hepatology – study of liver, gallbladder, biliary tree, and pancreas Heredity – study of passing of traits from parents to offspring
  • 33. 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
  • 34. 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 Home Economics – deals with home and economics 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
  • 35. Hydrometeorology – study of atmospheric moisture Hydropathy – study of treating diseases with water Hydrostatics – study of fluids behaviour at rest 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
  • 36.
  • 37. 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
  • 38. 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
  • 39.
  • 40. 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
  • 41.
  • 42. 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 Ludology – study of games
  • 43.
  • 44. Macroeconomics – branch of economics dealing with the performance, structure, behavior, and decision-making of the whole economy Magirics – art of cookery Magnanerie – art of raising silkworms Magnetics – study of magnetism Magnetohydrodynamics – study of electrically conducting fluids Magnetostatics – study of magnetic fields in systems where the currents are steady 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 ocean's ecosystem Mastology – study of mammals
  • 45. 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 Medicine – science of diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of disease 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
  • 46. 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 Metascience – study of science Meteoritics – study of meteors Meteorology – study of weather Methodology – system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity Methyology – study of alcohol Metrics – study of versification
  • 47. Meteoritics – study of meteors Meteorology – study of weather Methodology – system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity Methyology – study of alcohol Metrics – study of versification Metrology – science of weights and measures Microanatomy – study of microscopic tissues Microbial ecology – study of microbial environment Microbiology – study of microscopic organisms Microclimatology – study of local climates Microeconomics – branch of economics that studies the behavior of individual households and firms in making decisions on the allocation of limited resources
  • 48. 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 Molecular biology – study of the molecular basis of biological activity in and between cells Molinology – study of mills and milling Momilogy – study of mummies Morphology (disambiguation) – study of forms and the development of structures Muscology – study of mosses
  • 49. Museology – 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
  • 50.
  • 51. Naology – study of church or temple architecture Nasology – study of the nose Nautics – art of navigation Necroplanetology – study of the destruction of planets[2] 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 Neuroeconomics – study of human decision making and the ability to process multiple alternatives and to choose an optimal course of action Neurology – study of nervous system
  • 52. 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
  • 53.
  • 54. 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
  • 55. 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 Oryctology – mineralogy or paleontology Osmics – scientific study of smells
  • 56. 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
  • 57.
  • 58. 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 Palaeoichthyology – 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
  • 59. Paroemiology – 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
  • 60. Pharyngology – study of the throat Phenology – study of organisms as affected by climate Phenomenology – study of phenomena 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, force and energy Physiology – study of processes of life
  • 61. 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, anus, and colon Prosody – study of versification
  • 62. 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
  • 63. 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
  • 64.
  • 65. 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.
  • 66.
  • 67. 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 Robotics – deals with the designing, construction, and operation of robots. Runology – study of runes
  • 68.
  • 69. 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
  • 70. Semiotics – study of signs and symbols Serology – study of serums Sexology – study of sexual behavior Siderology – study of iron and its alloys, including steel 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 Solid mechanics – study of behaviour of solid materials Somatology – science of substances
  • 71. 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 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
  • 72. 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
  • 73.
  • 74. 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 Terrestrial ecology – study of terrestrial environment Teuthology – study of cephalopods Textology – study of the production of texts Thalassography – science of the sea Thanatology – study of death and its customs Theriatrics – veterinary medicine
  • 75. Theoretical computer science – science combining computer science and mathematics 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 Topography – study of the shape and features of land surfaces
  • 76. 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 nutrition 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
  • 77.
  • 78. 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
  • 79.
  • 80. 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
  • 81.
  • 82. Xylography – art of engraving on wood Xylology – study of wood
  • 83.
  • 84. 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
  • 85. 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