Words Containing OLOGY

Here's the list of all the 508 Words Containing OLOGY in the English Language.

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technology
1. the application of the knowledge and usage of tools (such as machines or utensils) and techniques to control one's environment
2. the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
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psychology
1. the science of mental life
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biology
1. the science that studies living organisms
2. characteristic life processes and phenomena of living organisms
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methodology
1. the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline
2. the system of methods followed in a particular discipline
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biotechnology
1. the branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes
2. the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments
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ecology
1. the environment as it relates to living organisms
2. the branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment
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physiology
1. the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms
2. processes and functions of an organism
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pathology
1. the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases
2. any deviation from a healthy or normal condition
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sociology
1. the study and classification of human societies
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pharmacology
1. the science or study of drugs: their preparation and properties and uses and effects
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theology
1. the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
2. a particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings
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astrology
1. a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon
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geology
1. a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
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anthropology
1. the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings
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immunology
1. the branch of medical science that studies the body's immune system
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terminology
1. a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline
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archaeology
1. the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
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epidemiology
1. the branch of medical science dealing with the transmission and control of disease
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oncology
1. the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of tumors
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microbiology
1. the branch of biology that studies microorganisms and their effects on humans
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mythology
1. myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person
2. the study of myths
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radiology
1. the branch of medical science dealing with the medical use of X-rays or other penetrating radiation
2. (radiology) examination of the inner structure of opaque objects using X rays or other penetrating radiation
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topology
1. topographic study of a given place (especially the history of the place as indicated by its topography)
2. the study of anatomy based on regions or divisions of the body and emphasizing the relations between various structures (muscles and nerves and arteries etc.) in that region
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anthology
1. a collection of selected literary passages
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nanotechnology
1. the branch of engineering that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers (especially with the manipulation of individual molecules)
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ideology
1. an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation
2. imaginary or visionary theorization
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etiology
1. the cause of a disease
2. the philosophical study of causation
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neurology
1. the branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system
2. (neurology) the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders
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cardiology
1. the branch of medicine dealing with the heart and its diseases
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dermatology
1. the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases
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morphology
1. the branch of biology that deals with the structure of animals and plants
2. studies of the rules for forming admissible words
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chronology
1. an arrangement of events in time
2. a record of events in the order of their occurrence
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toxicology
1. the branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature and effects and treatments of poisons
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ontology
1. (computer science) a rigorous and exhaustive organization of some knowledge domain that is usually hierarchical and contains all the relevant entities and their relations
2. the metaphysical study of the nature of being and existence
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apology
1. an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
2. a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly
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ophthalmology
1. the branch of medicine concerned with the eye and its diseases
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meteorology
1. predicting what the weather will be
2. the earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather)
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urology
1. the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the urinary tract or urogenital system
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zoology
1. all the animal life in a particular region or period
2. the branch of biology that studies animals
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endocrinology
1. the branch of medicine dealing with the endocrine glands and their secretions
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hydrology
1. the branch of geology that studies water on the earth and in the atmosphere: its distribution and uses and conservation
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homology
1. the quality of being similar or corresponding in position or value or structure or function
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gynecology
1. the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women
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gastroenterology
1. the branch of medicine that studies the gastrointestinal tract and its diseases
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cytology
1. the branch of biology that studies the structure and function of cells
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enzymology
1. the branch of biochemistry dealing with the chemical nature and biological activity of enzymes
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cosmology
1. the metaphysical study of the origin and nature of the universe
2. the branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and structure of the universe
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criminology
1. the scientific study of crime and criminal behavior and law enforcement
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hematology
1. the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs
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histology
1. the branch of biology that studies the microscopic structure of animal or plant tissues
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virology
1. the branch of medical science that studies viruses and viral diseases
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entomology
1. the branch of zoology that studies insects
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rheumatology
1. the branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of pathologies of the muscles or tendons or joints
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audiology
1. the measurement of hearing
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anesthesiology
1. the branch of medical science that studies and applies anesthetics
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metrology
1. the scientific study of measurement
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reflexology
1. the study of reflex action as it relates to the behavior of organisms
2. massage to relieve tension by finger pressure; based on the belief that there are reflex points on the feet, hands, and head that are connected to every part of the body
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nephrology
1. the branch of medicine concerned with the kidney - its development and anatomy and physiology and disorders
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archeology
1. the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
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neurobiology
1. the branch of biology that deals with the anatomy and physiology and pathology of the nervous system
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epistemology
1. the philosophical theory of knowledge
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kinesiology
1. the branch of physiology that studies the mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement
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gerontology
1. the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people
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etymology
1. a history of a word
2. the study of the sources and development of words
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paleontology
1. the earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains
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otolaryngology
1. the medical specialty that deals with diseases of the ear, nose and throat
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numerology
1. the study of the supposed occult influence of numbers on human affairs
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cosmetology
1. the practice of beautifying the face and hair and skin
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embryology
1. the branch of biology that studies the formation and early development of living organisms
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phenomenology
1. a philosophical doctrine proposed by Edmund Husserl based on the study of human experience in which considerations of objective reality are not taken into account
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climatology
1. meteorology of climates and their phenomena
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phonology
1. the study of the sound system of a given language and the analysis and classification of its phonemes
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typology
1. classification according to general type
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gynaecology
1. the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women
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ethnology
1. the branch of anthropology that deals with the division of humankind into races and with their origins and distribution and distinctive characteristics
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psychopathology
1. the branch of psychology concerned with abnormal behavior
2. the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
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neuropsychology
1. the branch of psychology that is concerned with the physiological bases of psychological processes
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astrobiology
1. the branch of biology concerned with the effects of outer space on living organisms and the search for extraterrestrial life
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neurophysiology
1. the branch of neuroscience that studies the physiology of the nervous system
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ornithology
1. the branch of zoology that studies birds
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bacteriology
1. the branch of medical science that studies bacteria in relation to disease
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geomorphology
1. the branch of geology that studies the characteristics and configuration and evolution of rocks and land forms
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musicology
1. the scholarly and scientific study of music
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haematology
1. the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs
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psychopharmacology
1. the study of drugs that affect the mind
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seismology
1. the branch of geology that studies earthquakes and the propagation of elastic waves through the Earth or through other planet-like bodies
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rheology
1. the branch of physics that studies the deformation and flow of matter
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parapsychology
1. phenomena that appear to contradict physical laws and suggest the possibility of causation by mental processes
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petrology
1. the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and mineral composition and classification
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eschatology
1. the branch of theology that is concerned with such final things as death and Last Judgment; Heaven and Hell; the ultimate destiny of humankind
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philology
1. the humanistic study of language and literature
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lithology
1. the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and mineral composition and classification
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cryptology
1. the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms
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serology
1. the branch of medical science that deals with serums; especially with blood serums and disease
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mycology
1. the branch of botany that studies fungi and fungus-caused diseases
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limnology
1. the scientific study of bodies of fresh water for their biological and physical and geological properties
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neonatology
1. that branch of pediatric medicine concerned with the newborn; the diagnosis and treatment of neonates
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symbology
1. the study or the use of symbols and symbolism
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aetiology
1. the cause of a disease
2. the philosophical study of causation
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horology
1. the art of designing and making clocks
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ology
1. an informal word (abstracted from words with this ending) for some unidentified branch of knowledge
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teratology
1. the branch of biology concerned with the development of malformations or serious deviations from the normal type of organism
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palaeontology
1. the earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains
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phraseology
1. the manner in which something is expressed in words
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ethology
1. the branch of zoology that studies the behavior of animals in their natural habitats
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ecclesiology
1. the branch of theology concerned with the nature and the constitution and the functions of a church
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herpetology
1. the branch of zoology concerned with reptiles and amphibians
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psychophysiology
1. the branch of psychology that is concerned with the physiological bases of psychological processes
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sociobiology
1. the branch of biology that conducts comparative studies of the social organization of animals (including human beings) with regard to its evolutionary history
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volcanology
1. the branch of geology that studies volcanoes
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otorhinolaryngology
1. the medical specialty that deals with diseases of the ear, nose and throat
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tribology
1. the branch of engineering that deals with the interaction of surfaces in relative motion (as in bearings or gears): their design and friction and wear and lubrication
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