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List of sciences ending in -logy
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The sciences in the following list have names formed with the suffix -logy. Words ending in -logy which are not sciences can be found in the list of non-sciences ending in -logy. A *Acarology, the study of ticks and mites *Actinobiology, the study of the effects of radiation upon living organisms *Actinology, the study of the effect of light on chemicals *Aerobiology, a branch of biology that studies organic particles, such as bacteria, fungal spores, very small insects and pollen, which are passively transported by the air *Aerology, the study of the atmosphere *Aetiology, the medical study of the causation of disease *Agnoiology, the study of things of which we are by nature ignorant, or of things which cannot be known *Agrobiology, the study of plant nutrition and growth in relation to soil conditions *Agrology, the branch of soil science dealing with the production of crops. Synonymous with agricultural science in Canada. *Agrostology, the study of grasses *Algology, the study of algae *Allergology, the study of the causes and treatment of allergies; a branch of medicine *Andrology, the study of male health and disease *Anesthesiology, the study of anesthesia and anesthetics; a branch of medicine *Angiology, the study of the anatomy of blood and lymph vascular systems *Anthropology, the study of humans *Apiology, the study of bees (apiaries) *Arachnology, the study of spiders and their kind *Archaeology, the study of past cultures through the analysis of material remains *Archaeozoology, the study of relationships between humans and animals over time through examination of animal remains at archaeological sites (also see Zooarchaeology) *Areology, the study of Mars *Assyriology, the study of the Assyrians *Astacology, the study of crawfish *Asteroseismology, the study of the internal structures of stars as revealed by their oscillations (see also Helioseismology) *Astrobiology, the study of origin of life *Astrogeology, the study of geology of celestial bodies (e.g., planets, asteroids, comets) *Atmology, the study of the laws and phenomena of aqueous vapors *Audiology, the study of hearing; a branch of medicine *Autecology, the study of the ecology of any individual species *Auxology, the study of human growth *Axiology, the study of the nature of values and value judgements B *Bacteriology, the study of bacteria and germs *Balneology, the science of the therapeutic use of baths *Barology, the study of gravitation *Batology, the study of brambles *Bibliology, the study of books *Bioecology, the study of interaction of life in the environment *Biology, the study of life *Bromatology, the study of food *Brontology, the scientific study of thunder C *Campanology, the study and the art of bell ringing *Cardiology, the study of the heart *Cariology, the study of cells *Cereology, the study of crop circles *Cetology, the study of cetaceans - whales, dolphins, and porpoises *Characterology, the study of character *Chorology, the study of the relationship of biological or other phenomena to their locations *Chronology the study of things in order of time or the study of time *Climatology, the study of the climate *Codicology, the study of the preparation of books and manuscripts (ink, paper, vellum etc) *Coleopterology, the study of beetles *Conchology, the study of shells and of molluscs *Coniology, the study of dust in the atmosphere and its effects on plants and animals, also spelled "koniology" *Contrology, a neologism for the Pilates method, a system of physical exercise *Cosmetology, the study of cosmetics and their use *Cosmology, the study of the cosmos or our place in it *Craniology, the study of the characteristics of the skull *Criminology, the scientific study of crime *Cryology, the study of very low temperatures and related phenomena *Cryptology, the study of how to encrypt and decrypt secret messages *Cryptozoology, the study of animals that may or may not exist *Cynology, the study of dogs *Cytology, the study of cells *Cytomorphology, the study of the structure of cells *Cytopathology, the branch of pathology that studies and diagnoses diseases on the cellular level D *Deltiology, the study of, but more often the collecting of, picture postcards *Demonology, the study of demons *Dendrochronology, the study of the age of trees and the records in their rings *Dendrology, the study of trees *Deontology, in ethics, the study of duty *Dermatology, the field of medicine that deals with the skin *Dermatopathology, the field of dermatological anatomical pathology *Desmology, the study of ligaments *Diabetology, the study of diabetes mellitus *Dialectology, the study of dialects *Dipterology, the study of flies E *Ecchinology, the study of cheeses *Ecclesiology, the study of Church architecture and decoration, or separately the study of the Christian Church *Eccrinology, the study of glands' excretions and secretions *Echinology, the study of echinoderms *Ecogeomorphology, or biogeomorphology, the study of interactions between organisms and geomorphological processes *Ecohydrology, the study of interactions among organisms and the water cycle *Ecology, the study of the interrelationships between living organisms and their environment. Sometimes spelled "œcology" *Economic geology is concerned with earth materials that can be utilized for economic and/or industrial purposes. *Ecophysiology, the study of the interrelationship between an organism's physical functioning and its environment *Edaphology, a branch of soil science that studies the influence of soil on life. *Egyptology, the study of the ancient Egyptians *Electrophysiology, the study of the relationship between electric phenomena and bodily processes *Embryology, the study of embryos *Emetology, the study or knowledge of emetics *Endocrinology, the study of internal secretory glands *Enigmatology, the study of puzzles *Enology (or Oenology), the study of wine and winemaking *Entomology, the study of insects *Enzymology, the study of enzymes *Epidemiology, the study of the origin and spread of diseases *Epistemology, the study of the nature and origins of knowledge *Ethnology, the study of race *Ethnomusicology, the study of music in society, usually non-western music *Ethology, the study of animal behaviour *Etiology, same as Aetiology *Etymology, the study of word origins *Evolutionary biology, the study of the process of biological evolution *Evolutionary psychology, the study of the process of (usually) human psychological evolution *Exobiology, the study of life in outer space *Exogeology, the study of geology of celestial bodies (e.g., planets, asteroids, comets) F *Felinology, the study of cats *Ferroequinology, the study of railways, particularly locomotives. *Fetology, the study of the fetus, especially when within the uterus. Sometimes spelled foetology *Formicology, the study of ants *Fungology, see mycology *Futurology, the study of the future G *Garbology, the study of refuse and trash *Gastrology or Gastroenterology, the study of diseases of stomach and intestines *Gemmology or Gemology, the study of gemstones and ornamental materials *Genealogy (commonly misspelled and mispronounced as "geneology"), the study of relationships within families particularly with a view to constructing family trees *Genecology, the study of genetic differences in relation to the environment *Geobiology, the study of the biosphere and its relations to the lithosphere and atmosphere *Geochronology, the study of the age of the Earth *Geology, the study of the Earth *Geomorphology, the study of present-day landforms, traditionally on Earth but with increasing frequency on nearby planetary objects *Gerontology, the study of old age *Glaciology, the study of glaciers *Grammatology, the study of writing systems. Also the study of deconstructive literary criticism, popularized in the 1960s by Jacques Derrida *Graphology, the study of handwriting for the purpose of analysing the character of the writer *Grossology (fictional, book title), the study of gross and disgusting things *, the study of medicine relating to women, or of women in general H *, the study of blood *Heliology, the study of the sun *Helioseismology, the study of vibrations and oscillations in the sun *Helminthology, the study of parasitic worms. See Vermeology *Hepatology, the study of the liver; a branch of medicine *Herbology, the study of the therapeutic use of plants *Herpetology, the study of reptiles and amphibians *Heteroptology, the study of true bugs *Hieroglyphology, Egyptian hieroglyphics, an ancient writing system *Hierographology, the study of sacred texts *Hierology, a more inclusive term for theology *Hippology, study of horses *Histology, the study of living tissues *Histopathology, the study of the (microscopic) structure of diseased tissues *Historiology, the study of the writings and practices of historians *Horology, the study of making timepieces, measuring time and timekeeping (also the study of time) *Hydrogeology, the study of underground water *Hydrology, the study of water *Hypnology, the study of sleep (also: somnology) I *Ichnology, the study of fossil footprints, tracks, and burrows *Ichthyology, the study of fish *Ideology, the study of ideas throughout society both socially,politically,historically and literary *Immunology, the study of the immune system *Indology, the study of the history, languages, and cultures of the Indian subcontinent *Iranology, the study of history, literature, art and culture of Iran (Persia) *Islamology, the study of Islam J *Japanology, the study of Japanese people K *Karyology, the study of karyotypes (a branch of cytology) *Killology, the study of human beings killing other human beings (Grossman's theory) *Kinesiology, the study of movement in relation to human anatomy *Kremlinology, the study of the Soviet Union *Kymatology, the study of waves or wave motions L *Laryngology, the study of the larynx, or voice box; a branch of medicine *Lepidopterology, the study of butterflies and moths *Lexicology, the study of the signification and application of words *Limnology, the study of fresh water environments, particularly lakes *Lithology, the study of rocks *Ludology, the study of video games *Lymphology, the study of the lymph system and glands M *Malacology, the study of mollusks *Mammalogy, the study of mammals *Mereology, a branch of logic focusing on the study of part-whole relationships *Meteorology, the study of weather *Methodology, (properly) the study of methods *Metrology, the study of measurement *Microbiology, the study of micro-organisms *Micrology, the science of preparing and handling microscopic objects for study *Mineralogy, the study of minerals *Missiology, the study of missions and missionary work *Mixology, the study or skill of preparing mixed drinks *Molinology, the study of windmills, watermills and animal engines *Morphology, the study of forms that is used in several other fields (biology, linguistics, astronomy, etc.) *Museology, the study of museum management *Musicology, the study of music *Mycology, the study of fungi *Myology the scientific study of muscles *Myrmecology, the study of ants *Mythology, the study of myths N *Nanotechnology, the study and design of machines at the molecular level *Nanotribology, the study of friction on a very small (atomic) scale *Nematology, the study of nematodes *Neonatology, the study of diseases and the care of newborn infants; a branch of pediatrics/paediatrics *Nephology, the study of clouds *Nephrology, the study of the kidneys and their diseases, a branch of medicine *Neurology, the study of nerves *Neuropathology, the study of neural diseases *Neurophysiology, the study of the functions of the nervous system *Nosology, the study of disease classification *Numerology, the study of numbers (often in a non-mathematical sense) *Nutriology, the study of nutrition O *Oceanology, the study of oceans *Odonatology, the study of dragonflies and damselflies *Odontology, the study of the structure, development, and abnormalities of the teeth *Oenology, the study of wine *Omnology, the study of everything *Oncology, the study of cancer *Oneirology, the study of dreams *Onomatology, the study of proper names *Ontology, the study of existence *Oology, the study of eggs *Ophthalmology, the study of the eyes *Organology, the study of musical instruments (not just organs); alternatively, the study of anatomical organs *Ornithology, the study of birds *Orology, the study of mountains and their mapping *Orthopterology, the study of grasshoppers and crickets *Osteology, the study of bones *Otolaryngology, the study of the ear and throat; a branch of medicine *Otology, the study of the structure, function, and pathology of the ear *Otorhinolaryngology, the study of the ear, nose and throat; a branch of medicine P *Paleoanthropology, the study of prehistoric people and human origins *Paleobiology, the study of prehistoric life *Paleoclimatology, the study of prehistoric climates *Paleoecology, the study of prehistoric environments by analyzing fossils and rock strata *Paleontology, the study of fossils of ancient life *Paleophytology (see "paleobotany"), the study of ancient multicelled plants *Paleozoology, the study of prehistoric metazoans (i.e., multicellular animals) *Palynology, the study of pollen *Parapsychology, the study of paranormal or psychic phenomenon that defy conventional scientific explanations *Parasitology, the study of parasites *Pathology, the study of illness *, one of two main branches of soil science *, the study of children's behavior and development *Penology, the study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation *Personology, a variant of physiognomy *Petrology, the study of rocks and the conditions by which they form *Pharmacology, the study of drugs *Phenology, the study of periodic biological phenomena such as flowering, migration, breeding, etc. *Phenomenology, the study and science of phenomena as distinct from the science of actual existence or being; also a movement founded by Husserl which studies conscious experience without its metaphysical concerns *Philology, the study of a language together with its literature *Phlebology, a branch of medicine that deals with the venous system *Phonology, the study of linguistic sound systems *Phrenology, the derivation of a persons character traits, by studying the shape of their skull *Phycology, the study of algae *Physiology, the study of mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of living organisms *Phytology, the study of plants; botany *Phytopathology ("Plant pathology"), the study of plant diseases *Phytosociology, the study of the ecology of plant communities *Piphilology, the mnemonic practice of writing sentences such that the numbers of letters in the words correspond to the consecutive digits of pi *Planetology, the study of planets and solar systems; more commonly called Planetary science *Planktology, the study of plankton *Pneumology, a synonym of Pulmonology *Pomology, the scientific study and cultivation of fruits *Posology, the study of drug dosage *Primatology, the study of primates *Proctology, the study of the hind regions (rectum, anus, colon and pelvic floor) of the body *Psephology, the study, especially statistical, of elections *Psychobiology, the study and psychology of organisms with regard to their functions and structures *Psychology, the study of mental processes in living creatures *Psychopathology, the study of the mental processes within mental illness or disorders *Psychopharmacology, the study of psychotropic or psychiatric drugs *Psychophysiology, the study of the physiological bases of psychological processes *Pulmonology, the specialty in medicine that deals with diseases of the lungs and the respiratory tract R *Radiology, the study of rays, usually ionising radiation *Redology, the study of the classical Chinese literary masterpiece Dream of the Red Chamber *Reflexology, originally the study of reflexes or of reflex responses; but see also non-study list *Rheology, the study of flow *Rheumatology, the study of rheumatic diseases, a branch of medicine *Rhinology, the study of the nose and its diseases *Ripperology, the study of Jack the Ripper and the crimes associated with him S *Sarcology, a subsection of anatomy that studies the soft parts. It includes myology, angiology, neurology, and splanchnology *Scatology, the study of feces *Sedimentology, a branch of geology that studies sediments *Seismology, the study of earthquakes *Selenology, the study of the moon *Semiology, the study of signs *Semitology, the study of Semitic cultures *Serology, the study of blood serum *Serpentology, the study of snakes *Sexology, the study of sex *Sindonology, the study of the Shroud of Turin *Sinology, the study of China *Sitiology, dietetics, the study of diet. Also, a treatise on diet. Also spelled "sitology" *Sociobiology, the study of the effect of evolution on ethology *Sociology, the study of society *Somatology, study of human characteristics *Somnology, the study of sleep, also: hypnology *Soteriology the study of the doctrine of salvation, especially as related to Christianity *Sovietology, the study of communist Soviet Union *Speleology, the study or exploration of caves *Splanchnology, the study of the viscera *Stemmatology, a discipline that attempts to reconstruct the transmission of a text (especially a text in manuscript form) on the basis of relations between the various surviving manuscripts *Stomatology, the estudy of the mouth and its diseases *Sumerology, the study of the Sumerians. *Symbology, the study and interpretation of symbols, or a set of symbols. Also used for types of barcodes *Symptomatology, the study of symptoms *Synecology, the study of the ecological interrelationships among communities of organisms *Syphilology, the study of syphilis T *Taxology, a synonym for taxonomy *Technology, the study of the practical arts *Teleology, the study of ends or final causes *Teratology, the study of wonders, or monsters *Terminology, the usage and study of terms. *Thanatology, the study of physical, psychological and social problems associated with dying. *Thermology, the study of heat. *Tibetology, the study of Tibet *Tocology, the study of childbirth, sometimes spelled "tokology" *Tonology, the study of intonation in speech *Topology, the mathematical study of closeness and connectedness *Toxicology, the study of poisons *Traumatology, the study of wounds and injuries caused by accidents or assaults and their surgical treatment and repair; a branch of medicine *Tribology, the study of friction and lubrication *Trichology, the study of hair and the scalp *Typology, the study of classification U *Ufology, the study of Unidentified flying object (UFO) phenomena *Universology, the science of the universe, and the relations which it involves *Unology, the science and study of unity in all of its forms *Uranology, the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole *Urbanology, the study of urban problems, especially as a social science *Urology, the study and treatment of diseases of the urogenital tract, a branch of medicine. Sometimes spelled "ourology" *Uroradiology, examination of the urinary tract by radiological techniques V *Vaccinology, the study of vaccines *Velology, the study of motor vehicle tax discs. *Venereology, the study of venereal diseases *Vexillology, the study of flags *Victimology, the study of victims of crime, often applied to characterizing the criminal *Virology, the study of viruses *Volcanology (also spelled vulcanology), the study of volcanoes and related phenomena (traps) X *Xenobiology, the study of non-terrestrial life *Xylology, the study of wood Z *Zooarchaeology, the study and analysis of animal remains at archaeological sites to reconstruct relationships between people, animals, and their environment (also see Archaeozoology) *Zoology, the study of animals *Zoopathology ("Animal pathology"), the study of animal diseases *Zoopsychology, the study of mental processes in animals *Zymology, the study of fermentation See Also
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