biology noun The scientific study of living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, and evolution. In biology class, we dissected a frog to study its internal organs. + geology noun The scientific study of the Earth's physical structure, substance, history, and the processes that shape it. Her fascination with geology began after she found fossils embedded in a roadside cliff. + psychology noun The scientific study of the human mind and how it influences behavior, thought, and emotion. She studied psychology in college and later became a licensed therapist. + sociology noun The academic study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society. Her introductory sociology course examined how social class affects access to education. + anthropology noun The scientific study of human beings, their societies, cultures, and development over time. She is studying anthropology to understand how ancient tribes organized their communities. + archaeology noun The scientific study of past human life and activities through the excavation and analysis of physical remains. She studied archaeology in college and later worked on digs across the Mediterranean. + mythology noun A collection of traditional stories, especially about gods and heroes, belonging to a particular culture. Greek mythology explains natural events through the actions of gods like Zeus and Poseidon. + technology noun The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry and everyday devices. New technology has transformed how doctors diagnose and treat rare diseases. + theology noun The systematic study of religious belief, the nature of God, and questions of faith. She spent four years studying theology before becoming an ordained minister. + astrology noun The belief and practice of studying the positions of stars and planets to predict human affairs and events. She reads her horoscope every morning because she takes astrology seriously. + zoology noun The scientific study of animals, including their structure, behavior, classification, and distribution. She switched her major to zoology after volunteering at a wildlife rehabilitation center. + ecology noun The scientific study of how living things interact with each other and their environment. The university's ecology course examined how wolves affect deer populations in the region. + ideology noun A system of ideas and ideals, especially about politics or economics, that shapes how a person or group thinks and acts. The two parties disagreed sharply, each guided by a very different ideology. + chronology noun The arrangement of events in the order they occurred, or a record showing that order. The book includes a chronology of major events leading up to the revolution. + terminology noun The set of specialized terms and words used in a particular subject, profession, or field of study. Medical terminology can be confusing for patients unfamiliar with the field. + methodology noun A system of methods and principles used to carry out research or a particular activity. The thesis included a detailed methodology explaining exactly how the data was collected. + pathology noun The scientific study of the causes, effects, and nature of diseases. She specialized in pathology, examining tissue samples to diagnose cancer accurately. + physiology noun The scientific study of how living organisms and their body parts function normally. The physiology course covered how the heart and lungs work together during exercise. + morphology noun The study of the forms and internal structure of words, including how they are built from smaller meaningful parts. In her morphology class, students learned how prefixes and suffixes change a word's meaning. + etymology noun The study of the origin and historical development of words and their meanings. The dictionary entry traced the word's etymology back to ancient Greek. + genealogy noun The study of family history, or a record showing the line of descent from ancestors. She spent years researching her family's genealogy to trace their roots to Ireland. + criminology noun The scientific study of crime, its causes, and the behavior of criminals. She earned a degree in criminology before joining the police department. + cardiology noun The branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of heart disorders. After the chest pains continued, her doctor referred her to cardiology for further tests. + radiology noun The branch of medicine that uses imaging technology, such as X-rays, to diagnose and treat disease. She works in radiology, reading scans to help doctors detect broken bones and tumors. + dermatology noun The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions. She studied dermatology for years before opening her own skin clinic. + neurology noun The branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders. After her stroke, she was referred to a specialist in neurology for further treatment. + meteorology noun The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather processes, especially for forecasting purposes. He studied meteorology in college to become a weather forecaster. + seismology noun The scientific study of earthquakes and the movement of seismic waves through the Earth. Seismology helps engineers design buildings that can withstand powerful earthquakes. + entomology noun The scientific study of insects, including their behavior, biology, and classification. She switched her major to entomology after discovering her fascination with beetles. + ornithology noun The scientific study of birds, including their behavior, biology, and classification. Her interest in ornithology began with a childhood habit of sketching birds in the backyard. +