15073. Terminology

Terminology :
metallography : the study of the crystalline structures of metals and alloys.

15074. Terminology

Terminology :
metallurgy : the process of extracting metals from their ores.

15075. Terminology

Terminology :
meteorology : the science of the atmosphere and its phenomena.

15076. Terminology

Terminology :
metrology : the scientific study of weights and measures.

15077. Terminology

Terminology :
microbiology : the study of minute living organisms, including bacteria, molds and pathogenic protozoa.

15078. Terminology

Terminology :
moleccular biology : the study of the structure of the molecules which are of importance in biology.

15079. Terminology

Terminology :
morphology : the science of organic forms and structures.

15080. Terminology

Terminology :
mycology : the study of fungi and fungus diseases.

15081. Terminology

Terminology :
neurology : the study of the nervous system, its functions and its disorders.

15082. Terminology

Terminology :
neuropathology : the study of diseases of the nervous system.

15083. Terminology

Terminology :
numerology : the study of numbers. the study of the date and year of one's birth and to determine the influence on one's future life.

15084. Terminology

Terminology :
numismatics : the study of coins and medals.

15085. Terminology

Terminology :
odontography : a description of the teeth.

15086. Terminology

Terminology :
odontology : the scientific study of the teeth.

15087. Terminology

Terminology :
optics : the study of nature and properties of light.

15088. Terminology

Terminology :
ornithology : the study of birds.

15089. Terminology

Terminology :
orthoepy : the study of correct pronunciation.

15090. Terminology

Terminology :
orthopedics : the science of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and abnormalities of musculoskeletal systems.

15091. Terminology

Terminology :
osteology : the study of the bones.

15092. Terminology

Terminology :
osteopathology : any disease of bones.

15093. Terminology

Terminology :
osteopathy : a therapeutic system based upon detecting and correcting faulty structure.

15094. Terminology

Terminology :
paleobotany : the study of fossil plants.

15095. Terminology

Terminology :
paleontology : the study of fossils.

15096. Terminology

Terminology :
palynology : the pollen analysis.

15097. Terminology

Terminology :
pathology : the study of diseases.

15098. Terminology

Terminology :
pedagogy : the art or method of teaching.

15099. Terminology

Terminology :
pharyngology : the science of the pharynx and its diseases.

15100. Terminology

Terminology :
phenology : the study of periodicity phenomena of plants.

15101. Terminology

Terminology :
philately : the collection and study of postage stamps, revenue stamps, etc.

15102. Terminology

Terminology :
philology : the study of written records, their authenticity, etc.

15103. Terminology

Terminology :
phonetics : the study of speech sounds and the production, transmission, reception, etc.

15104. Terminology

Terminology :
photobiology : the branch of biology dealing with the effect of light on organisms.

15105. Terminology

Terminology :
phenology : the study of the faculties and qualities of minds from the shape of the skull.

15106. Terminology

Terminology :
phthisiology : the scientific study of tuberculosis.

15107. Terminology

Terminology :
phycology : the study of algae.

15108. Terminology

Terminology :
physical science : the study of natural laws and processes other than those peculiar to living matters, as in physics, chemistry and astronomy.

15109. Terminology

Terminology :
physics : the study of the properties of matter.

15110. Terminology

Terminology :
physiography : the science of physical geography.

15111. Terminology

Terminology :
physiology : the study of the functioning of the various organs of living beings.

15112. Terminology

Terminology :
phytogeny : origin and growth of plants.

15113. Terminology

Terminology :
pomology : the science that deals with fruits and fruit growing.

15114. Terminology

Terminology :
psychology : the study of human and animal behaviour.

15115. Terminology

Terminology :
radio astronomy : the study of heavenly bodies by the reception and analysis of the radio frequency electromagnetic radiations which they emit or reflect.

15116. Terminology

Terminology :
radiobiology : the branch of biology which deals with the effects of radiations on living organisms.

15117. Terminology

Terminology :
radiology : the study of x-rays and radioactivity.

15118. Terminology

Terminology :
rheology : the study of the deformation and flow of matter.

15119. Terminology

Terminology :
seismology : the study of earthquakes and the phenomena associated with it.

15120. Terminology

Terminology :
selenology : the scientific study of moon, its nature, origin, movements, etc.

15121. Terminology

Terminology :
sericulture : the raising of silk worms for the production of raw silk.

15122. Terminology

Terminology :
sociology : the study of human society.

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