study in science

Acarology	Branch of  Zoology dealing with ticks & mites.
Acoustics	The study of sound or the science of sound.
Acrobatics	The art of performing acrobatic feats (gymnastics)
Aerodynamics	I.  The branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of air and other gases. II. The study of the motion and control of solid bodies like aircraft,missiles,etc in air.
Aeronautics	The science or art of flight.
Aerostatics	The branch of statics that deals with gases in equilibrium and with gases and bodies in them.
Aesthetics	The philosophy of fine arts.
Aetiology	The science of causation.
Agrobiology	The science of plant life and plant nutrition.
Agronomic	The science of managing land or crops.
Agronomy	The science of soil management & production of field crops.
Agrostology	The study of grasses.
Alchemy	Chemistry in ancient times.
Anatomy	The science dealing with the structure of animals, plants or human body.
Anemology	The science of wind.
Angiology	The science of blood & lymph vessels.
Anthropology	The science that deals with the origin and physical and cultural development of mankind.
Arboriculture	Cultivation of trees & vegetables.
Archaeology	The study of antiquities.
Astrology	The ancient art of predicting the course of human destinies with the help of indications deduced from the position and movement of heavenly bodies.
Astronautics	The science of space travel.
Astronomy	The study of the heavenly bodies.
Astrophysics	The branch of astronomy concerned with the physical nature of heavenly bodies.
Bacteriology	The study of bacteria.
Biochemistry	The study of chemical processes of living things.
Biometry	The application of mathematics to the study of living things.
Bionics	The study of functions, characteristics and phenomena observed in the living world and the application of this knowledge to the world of machines.
Bionomics	The study of the relation of an organism to its environment.
Bionomy	The science of the laws of life.
Biophysics	The physics of vital processes (living things).
Botany	The study of plants.
Calisthenics	The systematic exercises for attaining strength & gracefulness.
Cardiology	The science that deals with heart functions and diseases.
Carpology	The science of fruits & seeds.
Cartography	The science of map-making.
Ceramics	The art and technology of making objects from clay etc. (pottery).
Cetology	The science of aquatic mammals, especially whales.
Chemistry	The study of elements and their laws of combination and behaviour.
Chemotherapy	The treatment of disease by using chemical substances.
Choreography	The science of dance & composing ballet.
Chorography	The science of geographical regions ; plant & animal distribution.
Chronobiology	The study of duration of life.
Chronology	The science of arranging time in periods and ascertaining the dates and historical order of past events.
Conchology	The branch of Zoology dealing with the shells of molluscs.
Cosmogony	The science of the nature of heavenly bodies.
Cosmography	The science that describes & maps the main features of universe.
Cosmology	The science of the nature,origin & history of the universe.
Crainology	The science that deals with skull.
Criminology	The study of crime & criminals.
Cryptography	The study of ciphers (secret writings).
Crystallography	The study of structures,forms & properties of crystals.
Cryogenics	The science dealing with the production,control & application of very low temperatures.
Cryptology	The science dealing with codes & ciphers.
Cytochemistry	The branch of cytology dealing with the chemistry of cells.
Cytogenetics	The branch of biology dealing with the study of heredity from the point of view of cytology & genetics.
Cytology	The study of cells,especially their formation,structure & functions.
Dactylography	The study of finger prints for the purpose of identification.
Dactyliology	The technique of communication by signs made with the fingers . It is generally used by the deaf.
Dendrology	The study of trees.
Denotology	The study of moral responsibilities.
Ecology	The study of the relation of animals and plants to their surroundings,animate & inanimate.
Econometrics	The application of mathematics in testing economic theories.
Economics	The science dealing with the production,distribution and consumption of goods & services.
Embryology	The study of development of embryos.
Entomology	The study of insects.
Epidemiology	The branch of medicine dealing with incidence & risks of diseases.
Epigraphy	The study of inscriptions.
Eschatology	The study of death, destiny.
Ethnography	A branch of anthropology dealing with the scientific description of individual cultures.
Ethics	Psychological study of moral principles.
Ethnology	A branch of anthropology that deals with the origin, distribution and distinguishing characteristics of the race of mankind.
Ethology	The study of animal behaviour.
Etymology	The study of origin and history of words.
Eugenics	The study of the production of better offspring by the careful selection of parents.
Exobiology	A branch of biology that deals with the search for extraterrestrial life,especially intelligent life,outside our solar system. Exobiology is sometimes called xenobiology or astrobiology.
Futurology	The study of the future.
Genealogy	The study of family ancestries & histories.
Genecology	The study of genetical composition of plant population in relation to their habitats.
Genesiology	The science of generation.
Genetics	The branch of biology dealing with the phenomena of heredity and the laws governing it.
Geobiology	The biology of terrestrial life.
Geobotany	The branch of Botany dealing with all aspects of relations between plants & the earth's surface.
Geochemistry	The study of the chemical composition of the earth's crust and the changes which takes place within it.
Geography	The science of the earth's surface,physical features,climate,population,etc.
Geology	The science that deals with the physical history of the earth.
Geomedicine	The branch of medicine dealing with the influence of climate and environmental conditions on health.
Geomorphology	The study of the characteristics,origin and development of land forms.
Geophysics	The physics of the earth.
Gerontology	The study of old age,its phenomena , diseases, etc.
Glottochronlogy	The study of the history of language.
Heliotherapy	The sun cure.
Haematology	The study of blood.
Helminthology	The study of worms, especially parasitic worms.
Herpetology	The study of reptiles & amphibians.
Histology	The study of tissues.
Horticulture	The cultivation of flowers,fruits,vegetables and ornamental plants.
Hydrodynamics	The mathematical study of the forces,energy and pressure of liquid in motion.
Hydrography	The science of water measurements of the earth with special reference to their use for navigation.
Hydrology	The study water with reference to its occurrence and properties in the hydrosphere and atmosphere.
Hydrometallurgy	The process of extracting metals at ordinary temperature by leaching ore with liquids.
Hydropathy	The cure of disease by the internal and external use of water.
Hydroponics	The cultivation of plants by placing the roots in nutrient solution rather than in soil.
Hydrostatics	The mathematical study of forces and pressures in liquids.
Hygiene	The science of health and its preservation.
Hypnology	The study of sleep.
Ichthyology	The study of fish.
Iconograohy	Teaching with aid of pictures & models.
Iconology	The study of symbolic representations.
Jurisprudence	The science of law.
Lexicography	The writing or compiling of dictionaries.
Limnology	The study of freshwater life.
Lithology	The study of the characteristics of rocks.
Mammography	Radiography of the mammary glands.
Metallography	The study of the crystalline structures of metals & alloys.
Metallurgy	The process of extracting metals from their ores.
Meteorology	The science of the atmosphere and its phenomena.
Metrology	The scientific study of weights & measures.
Microbiology	The study of minute living organisms including bacteria,moulds and pathogenic protozoa.
Molecular Biology	The study of the structure of the molecules which are of importance in biology.
Morphology	The science of  organic forms and structures.
Mycology	The study of fungi  & fungus diseases.
Myology	The study of muscles.
Myrmecology	The study of ants.
Neurology	The study of the nervous systems,its functions and its disorders.
Neuropathology	The study of diseases of the nervous system.
Nomology	The study of law making or scientific laws.
Nosology	The study of classification of diseases.
Numerology	The study of numbers,study of the date and year of one's birth to determine their influence on one's future life.
Numismatics	The study of coins & medals.
Odontography	A description of the teeth.
Odontology	The scientific study of the teeth.
Oenology	The study of wines.
Oncology	The study of tumour.
Oneirology	The study of dreams.
Ontology	The study of nature of existence.
Oology	The study of eggs.
Optics	The study of nature & properties of light.
Ornithology	The study of birds.
Orthoepy	The study of correct pronunciation.
Orthopedics	The science of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and abnormalities of musculoskeletal systems.
Osteology	The study of the bones.
Osteopathology	Any disease of bones.
Osteopathy	A therapeutic system based upon detecting and correcting faulty structure.
Paleobotany	The study of fossil plants.
Paleontology	The study fossils.
Palynology	The study of fossil pollen.
Pathology	The study of diseases.
Pedagogy	The art or method of teaching.
Pedology	The study of soil.
Penology	The study of prisons & treatment of criminals.
Pharyngology	The science of the pharynx & its diseases.
Phenology	The study of periodicity phenomena of plants.
Philately	The collection and study of postage stamps,revenue stamps,etc.
Philology	The study of written records , their authenticity, etc.
Phonetics	The study of speech, sounds and their production , transmission,reception etc.
Photobiology	The branch of biology dealing with the effect of light on organisms.
Phrenology	The study of the faculties & qualities of mind from the shape of the skull.
Phthisiology	The scientific study of tuberculosis.
Phycology	The study of algae.
Physical science	The study of natural laws and process other than those peculiar to living matters,as in Physics ,Chemistry and Astronomy.
Physics	The study of the properties of matter.
Physiography	The science of physical geography.
Physiology	The study of the functioning of the various organs of living beings.
Phytogeny	Origin and growth of plants.
Pomology	The science that deals with fruits & fruit growing.
Psychology	The study of human & animal behaviour.
Radio Astronomy	The study of  heavenly bodies by the reception and analysis of the radio frequency electro-magnetic radiations which they emit or reflect.
Radiobiology	The branch of biology which deals with the effect of radiations on living organisms.
Radiology	The study of X-Rays and radioactivity.
Reflexology	The study of reflexes or practice of healing through foot massage.
Rheology	The study of the deformation, flow of matter.
Scatology	The study of excrement; obscene language.
Seismology	The study of  earthquakes and the phenomena associated with it.
Selenology	The scientific study of moon, its nature,origin,movements, etc.
Sericulture	The raising of silk worms for the production of raw silk.
Sociology	The study of human society.
Spectroscopy	The study of matter and energy by the use of spectroscope.
Spelology	The study of caves.
Teleology	The study of the evidences of design or purpose in nature.
Telepathy	Communication between minds by some means other than sensory perception.
Therapeutics	The science and art of healing.
Topography	A special description of a part or region.
Toxicology	The study of poisons.
Virology	The study of viruses.
Xylology	The study of the structure of wood.
Zoogeography	The study of the distribution of animals on the surface of the globe.
Zoometry	The comparative measurements of the parts of the animals.
Zoology	The study of animal life.