Acoustics : The study of sound and
sound waves
Agrostology : The study of grasses
Anatomy : The science of the structure
study of the animal / human
body learnt by dissection
Astronautics :
A science dealing with space travel & space vehicles
Astronomy : The science of heavenly
bodies(planets)
Biology : The science
of living organisms
Botany : The science of
the plant kingdom
Bryology : The study of mosses
Cardiology :
A branch of medicine dealing with heart
Chemistry : The study of elements, their behaviour and
laws of
their combination, etc.
Cosmetology :
The study of cosmetics
and their use
Dactylogy : The study of fingerprints
Dietetics : The science of diet and nutrition
Endocrinology : The study of glands
Lithology : The study of the characteristics
of rocks
Mycology : Concerned with fungi and fungal diseases
Nephrology :
A branch of medicine dealing with kidney diseases
Oncology : Study dealing with tumours
Orology : The study of mountains
Paediatrics : A branch of medicine
dealing with child diseases
Pathology : A branch of medicine
that deals with etiologies, mechanisms and manifestation of diseases
Psychiatry : The study & treatment of mental & emotional disorders
Radiology : A branch of medical science
dealing with the
use of
x-rays for diagnosis and treatment
Rheumatology :
The study of small joints in human body
Seismology : The study of earthquakes & related phenomena
Theology : The study of religions
Virology : The science that deals with viruses
Zoology : A branch of biology that deals with animal life
Zymology : A study that deals with the process of fermentation.
