agronomics=study of productivity of land  
agrostology=science or study of grasses  
alethiology=study of truth  
algedonics=science of pleasure and pain  
algology=study of algae  
anaesthesiology=study of anaesthetics  
anaglyptics=art of carving in bas-relief  
anagraphy=art of constructing catalogues  
andragogy=science of teaching adults  
anemology=study of winds  
angelology=study of angels  
angiology=study of blood flow and lymphatic system  
anthropobiology=study of human biology  
anthropology=study of human cultures  
aphnology=science of wealth  
apiology=study of bees  
arachnology=study of spiders  
archaeology=study of human material remains  
archelogy=the study of first principles  
archology=science of the origins of government  
arctophily=study of teddy bears  
areology=study of Mars  
aretaics=the science of virtue  
aristology=the science or art of dining  
arthrology=study of joints  
astacology=the science of crayfish  
astheniology=study of diseases of weakening and aging  
astrogeology=study of extraterrestrial geology  
astrology=study of influence of stars on people  
astrometeorology=study of effect of stars on climate  
astronomy=study of celestial bodies  
astrophysics=study of behaviour of interstellar matter  
astroseismology=study of star oscillations  
atmology=the science of aqueous vapour  
audiology=study of hearing  
autecology=study of ecology of one species  
autology=scientific study of oneself  
auxology=science of growth  
avionics=the science of electronic devices for aircraft  
axiology=the science of the ultimate nature of values  
bacteriology=study of bacteria  
balneology=the science of the therapeutic use of baths  
barodynamics=science of the support and mechanics of bridges  
barology=study of gravitation  
batology=the study of brambles  
bibliology=study of books  
bibliotics=study of documents to determine authenticity  
bioecology=study of interaction of life in the environment  
biology=study of life  
biometrics=study of biological measurement  
bionomics=study of organisms interacting in their environments  
botany=study of plants  
bromatology=study of food  
brontology=scientific study of thunder  
bryology=the study of mosses and liverworts  
cacogenics=study of racial degeneration  
caliology=study of bird's nests  
calorifics=study of heat  
cambistry=science of international exchange  
campanology=the art of bell ringing  
carcinology=study of crabs and other crustaceans  
cardiology=study of the heart  
caricology=study of sedges  
carpology=study of fruit  
cartophily=the hobby of collecting cigarette cards  
castramentation  the art of designing a camp  
catacoustics=science of echoes or reflected sounds  
catalactics=science of commercial exchange  
catechectics=the art of teaching by question and answer  
cetology=study of whales and dolphins  
chalcography=the art of engraving on copper or brass  
chalcotriptics=art of taking rubbings from ornamental brasses  
chaology=the study of chaos or chaos theory  
characterology=study of development of character  
chemistry=study of properties of substances  
chirocosmetics=beautifying the hands; art of manicure  
chirography=study of handwriting or penmanship  
chirology=study of the hands  
chiropody=medical science of feet  
chorology=science of the geographic description of anything  
chrematistics=the study of wealth; political economy  
chronobiology=study of biological rhythms  
chrysology=study of precious metals  
ciselure  the art of chasing metal  
climatology=study of climate  
clinology=study of aging or individual decline after maturity  
codicology=study of manuscripts  
coleopterology=study of beetles and weevils  
cometology=study of comets  
conchology=study of shells  
coprology=study of pornography  
cosmetology=study of cosmetics  
cosmology=study of the universe  
craniology=study of the skull  
criminology=study of crime; criminals  
cryobiology=study of life under cold conditions  
cryptology=study of codes  
ctetology=study of the inheritance of acquired characteristics  
cytology=study of living cells  
dactyliology=study of rings  
dactylography=the study of fingerprints  
dactylology=study of sign language  
deltiology=the collection and study of picture postcards  
demology=study of human behaviour  
demonology=study of demons  
dendrochronology=study of tree rings  
dendrology=study of trees  
deontology=the theory or study of moral obligation  
dermatoglyphics=the study of skin patterns and fingerprints  
dermatology=study of skin  
desmology=study of ligaments  
diabology=study of devils  
diagraphics=art of making diagrams or drawings  
dialectology=study of dialects  
dioptrics=study of light refraction  
diplomatics=science of deciphering ancient writings and texts  
diplomatology=study of diplomats  
docimology=the art of assaying  
dosiology=the study of doses  
dramaturgy=art of producing and staging dramatic works  
dysgenics=the study of racial degeneration  
dysteleology=study of purposeless organs  
ecclesiology=study of church affairs  
eccrinology=study of excretion  
ecology=study of environment  
economics=study of material wealth  
edaphology=study of soils  
Egyptology=study of ancient Egypt  
ekistics=study of human settlement  
electrochemistry=study of relations between electricity and chemicals  
electrology=study of electricity  
electrostatics=study of static electricity  
embryology=study of embryos  
emetology=study of vomiting  
emmenology=the study of menstruation  
endemiology=study of local diseases  
endocrinology=study of glands  
enigmatology=study of enigmas  
entomology=study of insects  
entozoology=study of parasites that live inside larger organisms  
enzymology=study of enzymes  
ephebiatrics=branch of medicine dealing with adolescence  
epidemiology=study of diseases; epidemics  
epistemology=study of grounds of knowledge  
eremology=study of deserts  
ergology=study of effects of work on humans  
ergonomics=study of people at work  
escapology=study of freeing oneself from constraints  
eschatology=study of death; final matters  
ethnogeny=study of origins of races or ethnic groups  
ethnology=study of cultures  
ethnomethodology=study of everyday communication  
ethnomusicology=study of comparative musical systems  
ethology=study of natural or biological character  
ethonomics=study of economic and ethical principles of a society  
etiology=the science of causes; especially of disease  
etymology=study of origins of words  
euthenics=science concerned with improving living conditions  
exobiology=study of extraterrestrial life  
floristry=the art of cultivating and selling flowers  
fluviology=study of watercourses  
futurology=study of future  
garbology=study of garbage  
gastroenterology=study of stomach; intestines  
gastronomy=study of fine dining  
gemmology=study of gems and jewels  
genealogy=study of descent of families  
genesiology=study of reproduction and heredity  
genethlialogy=the art of casting horoscopes  
geochemistry=study of chemistry of the earth's crust  
geochronology=study of measuring geological time  
geogeny=science of the formation of the earth's crust  
geogony=study of formation of the earth  
geography=study of surface of the earth and its inhabitants  
geology=study of earth's crust  
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=the art of engraving on gems  
glyptology=study of gem engravings  
gnomonics=the art of measuring time using sundials  
gnosiology=study 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 womens physiology  
gyrostatics=the study of rotating bodies  
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  
helminthology=study of worms  
hematology=study of blood  
heortology=study of religious feasts  
hepatology=study of liver  
heraldry=study of coats of arms  
heresiology=study of heresies  
herpetology=study of reptiles and amphibians  
hierology=science of sacred matters  
hippiatrics=study of diseases of horses  
hippology=the study of horses  
histology=study of the tissues of organisms  
historiography=study of writing history  
historiology=study of history  
homiletics=the art of preaching  
hoplology=the study of weapons  
horography=art of constructing sundials or clocks  
horology=science of time measurement  
horticulture  study of gardening  
hydrobiology=study of aquatic organisms  
hydrodynamics=study of movement in liquids  
hydrogeology=study of ground water  
hydrography=study of investigating bodies of water  
hydrokinetics=study of motion of fluids  
hydrology=study of water resources  
hydrometeorology=study of atmospheric moisture  
hydropathy=study of treating diseases with water  
hyetology=science of rainfall
hygiastics=science of health and hygiene
hygienics=study of sanitation; health
hygiology=hygienics; study of cleanliness
hygrology=study of humidity
hygrometry=science of humidity
hymnography=study of writing hymns
hymnology=study of hymns
hypnology=study of sleep; study of hypnosis  
hypsography=science of measuring heights  
iamatology=study of remedies  
iatromathematics=archaic practice of medicine in conjunction with astrology  
ichnography=art of drawing ground plans  
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  
idiomology=study of idiom, jargon or dialect  
immunogenetics=study of genetic characteristics of immunity  
immunology=study of immunity  
immunopathology=study of immunity to disease  
insectology=study of insects  
irenology=the study of peace  
iridology=study of iris  
kalology=study of beauty  
karyology=study of cell nuclei  
kidology=study of kidding  
kinematics=study of motion  
kinesics=study of gestural communication  
kinesiology=study of human movement and posture  
kinetics=study of forces producing or changing motion  
koniology=study of atmospheric pollutants and dust  
ktenology=science of putting people to death  
kymatology=study of wave motion  
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  
lithology=study of rocks  
liturgiology=study of liturgical forms and church rituals  
loimology=study of plagues and epidemics  
loxodromy=study of sailing along rhumb-lines  
magirics=art of cookery  
magnanerie  art of raising silkworms  
magnetics=study of magnetism  
malacology=study of molluscs  
malariology=study of malaria  
mammalogy=study of mammals  
mange  the art of horsemanship  
Mariology=study of the Virgin Mary  
martyrology=study of martyrs  
mastology=study of mammals  
mathematics=study of magnitude, number, and forms  
mechanics=study of action of force on bodies  
meconology=study of or treatise concerning opium  
melittology=study of bees  
mereology=study of part-whole relationships  
mesology=ecology  
metallogeny=study of the origin and distribution of metal deposits  
metallography=study of the structure and constitution of metals  
metallurgy=study of alloying and treating metals  
metaphysics=study of principles of nature and thought  
metapolitics=study of politics in theory or abstract  
metapsychology=study of nature of the mind  
meteoritics=the study of meteors  
meteorology=study of weather  
metrics=study of versification  
metrology=science of weights and measures  
microanatomy=study of microscopic tissues  
microbiology=study of microscopic organisms  
microclimatology=study of local climates  
micrology=study or discussion of trivialities  
micropalaeontology=study of microscopic fossils  
microphytology=study of very small plant life  
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  
nautics=art of navigation  
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  
notaphily=collecting of bank-notes and cheques  
numerology=study of numbers  
numismatics=study of coins  
nymphology=study of nymphs  
obstetrics=study of midwifery  
oceanography=study of oceans  
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  
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  
paedotrophy=art of rearing children  
paidonosology=study of children's diseases; pediatrics  
palaeoanthropology=study of early humans  
palaeobiology=study of fossil plants and animals  
palaeoclimatology=study of ancient climates  
palaeolimnology=study of ancient lakes  
palaeolimnology=study of ancient fish  
palaeontology=study of fossils  
palaeopedology=study of early soils  
paleobotany=study of ancient plants  
paleo-osteology=study of ancient bones  
palynology=study of pollen  
papyrology=study of paper  
parapsychology=study of unexplained mental phenomena  
parasitology=study of parasites  
paroemiology=study of proverbs  
parthenology=study of virgins  
pataphysics=the science of imaginary solutions  
pathology=study of disease  
patrology=study of early Christianity  
pedagogics=study of teaching  
pedology=study of soils  
pelology=study of mud  
penology=study of crime and punishment  
periodontics=study of gums  
peristerophily=pigeon-collecting  
pestology=science of pests  
petrology=study of rocks  
pharmacognosy=study of drugs of animal and plant origin  
pharmacology=study of drugs  
pharology=study of lighthouses  
pharyngology=study of the throat  
phenology=study of organisms as affected by climate  
phenomenology=study of phenomena  
philately=study of postage stamps  
philematology=the act or study of kissing  
phillumeny=collecting of matchbox labels  
philology=study of ancient texts; historical linguistics  
phoniatrics=study and correction of speech defects  
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  
physics=study of properties of matter and energy  
physiology=study of processes of life  
phytology=study of plants; botany  
piscatology=study of fishes  
pisteology=science or study of faith  
planetology=study of planets  
plutology=political economy; study of wealth  
pneumatics=study of mechanics of gases  
podiatry=study and treatment of disorders of the foot; chiropody  
podology=study of the feet  
polemology=study of war  
pomology=study of fruit-growing  
posology=science of quantity or dosage  
potamology=study of rivers  
praxeology=study of practical or efficient activity; science of efficient action  
primatology=study of primates  
proctology=study of rectum  
prosody=study of versification  
protistology=study of protists  
proxemics=study of mans need for personal space  
psalligraphy=the 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  
quinology=study of quinine  
raciology=study of racial differences  
radiology=study of X-rays and their medical applications  
reflexology=study of reflexes  
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  
runology=study of runes  
sarcology=study of fleshy parts of the body  
satanology=study of devil  
scatology=study of excrement or obscene literature  
schematonics=art of using gesture to express tones  
sciagraphy=art of shading  
scripophily=collection of bond and share certificates  
sedimentology=study of sediment  
seismology=study of earthquakes  
selenodesy=study of the shape and features of the moon  
selenology=study of the moon  
semantics=study of meaning  
semantology=science of meanings of words  
semasiology=study of meaning; semantics  
semiology=study of signs and signals  
semiotics=study of signs and symbols  
serology=study of serums  
sexology=study of sexual behaviour  
siderography=art of engraving on steel  
sigillography=study of seals  
significs=science of meaning  
silvics=study of tree's life  
sindonology=study of the shroud of Turin  
Sinology=study of China  
sitology=dietetics  
sociobiology=study of biological basis of human behaviour  
sociology=study of society  
somatology=science of 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  
sphragistics=study of seals and signets  
sphygmology=study of the pulse  
splanchnology=study of the entrails or viscera  
spongology=study of sponges  
stasiology=study of political parties  
statics=study of bodies and forces in equilibrium  
stemmatology=study of relationships between texts  
stoichiology=science of elements of animal tissues  
stomatology=study of the mouth  
storiology=study of folk tales  
stratigraphy=study of geological layers or strata  
stratography=art of leading an army  
stylometry=studying literature by means of statistical analysis  
suicidology=study of suicide  
symbology=study of symbols  
symptomatology=study of symptoms of illness  
synecology=study of ecological communities  
synectics=study of processes of invention  
syntax  study of sentence structure  
syphilology=study of syphilis  
systematology=study of systems  
taxidermy=art of curing and stuffing animals  
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  
teratology=study of monsters, freaks, abnormal growths or malformations  
teuthology=study of cephalopods  
textology=study of the production of texts  
thalassography=science of the sea  
thanatology=study of death and its customs  
thaumatology=study of miracles  
theology=study of religion; religious doctrine  
theriatrics=veterinary medicine  
theriogenology=study of animals' reproductive systems  
thermodynamics=study of relation of heat to motion  
thermokinematics=study of motion of heat  
thermology=study of heat  
therology=study of wild mammals  
thremmatology=science of breeding domestic animals and plants  
threpsology=science of nutrition  
tidology=study of tides  
timbrology=study of postage stamps  
tocology=obstetrics; midwifery  
tonetics=study of pronunciation  
topology=study of places and their natural features  
toponymics=study of place-names  
toreutics=study of artistic work in metal  
toxicology=study of poisons  
toxophily=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  
turnery=art of turning in a lathe  
typhlology=study of blindness and the blind  
typography=art of printing or using type  
typology=study of types of things  
ufology=study of alien spacecraft  
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  
vermeology=study of worms  
vexillology=study of flags  
victimology=study of victims  
vinology=scientific study of vines and winemaking  
virology=study of viruses  
vitrics=glassy materials; glassware; study of glassware  
vulcanology=study of volcanoes  
xylography=art of engraving on wood  
xylology=study of wood  
zenography=study of the planet Jupiter  
zoiatrics=veterinary surgery  
zoogeography=study of geographic distribution of animals  
zoology=study of animals  
zoonomy=animal physiology
zoopathology=study of animal diseases  
zoophysiology=study of physiology of animals  
zoophytology=study of plant-like animals  
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  
