While studying nature, scientists often encounter or create new material or immaterial objects and concepts and are compelled to name them. Most of those names are known only to professionals. However, due to popularization of science, they gradually become part of common languages. Several categories of scientific terminology can be distinguished.
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Sl No. |
Name |
Meaning |
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1 |
Acoustics |
Study of sound and sound waves |
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2 |
Agrostology |
Study of grasses |
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3 |
Anatomy |
Study of the animal / human body |
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4 |
Astronautics |
Study of space travel & space vehicles |
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5 |
Astronomy |
Study of Universe and Planets |
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6 |
Biology |
Study of Living organisms |
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7 |
Botany |
Study of Plant |
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8 |
Bryology |
Study of mosses |
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9 |
Cardiology |
Study of Heart and Heart diseases |
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10 |
Chemistry |
Study of elements |
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11 |
Cosmetology |
Study of cosmetics and their use |
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12 |
Dactylogy |
Study of fingerprints |
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13 |
Dietetics |
Study of Diet and Nutrition |
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14 |
Endocrinology |
Study of glands |
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15 |
Lithology |
Study of the characteristics of rocks |
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16 |
Mycology |
Study of Fungi and Fungal diseases |
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17 |
Nephrology |
Study of Kidney |
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18 |
Oncology |
Study of Tumours |
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19 |
Orology |
Study of Mountains |
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20 |
Paediatrics |
Study of Child diseases |
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21 |
Pathology |
Study of Mechanisms of diseases |
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22 |
Psychiatry |
Study of Mental & Emotional disorders |
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23 |
Radiology |
Study of X-rays f |
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24 |
Rheumatology |
Study of Small Joints in human body |
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25 |
Seismology |
Study of Earthquakes |
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26 |
Theology |
Study of Religions |
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27 |
Virology |
Study of Viruses |
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28 |
Zoology |
Study of Animal life |
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29 |
Zymology |
Study of Fermentation Process |
