Ornithology- the study of birds
Theology- religion
Psychology- mind
Gynecology- female reproductive system
Herbology- herbs
Gerontology- geriatrics
Biology- living things
Geology- rocks
Etymology- word origins
Entomology- insects
Astrology- no good definition
I picked the easy ones!
2007-09-12 16:40:57
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answered by Elle 2
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There are a lot of really good ones here. (see below). You can click on the word to get the definition or a link to a dictionary with the definition. (You could also look up the words at http://www.dictionary.com )
http://www.morewords.com/most-common-ends-with/ology/
2007-09-12 17:23:58
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answered by Friend 3
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ANTHROPOLOGY--natural history and/or origins of mankind.
The "Cultural" area studies the civilizations; the "Physical"
area studies mankind itself--how man evolved over time.
ASTROBIOLOGY--Search for extraterrestrial life or the effects of outer space on living organisms.
BACTERIOLOGY--Identification, study, and cultivation of bacteria and their application in medicine, agriculture, etc.
HYDROBIOLOGY--Study of aquatic organisms
PALEONTOLOGY--Study of life forms in former geologic periods as represented by their fossils (especially those of dinosaurs, etc)
PHARMACOLOGY--Preparation, uses and especially the effects of drugs that make them most effective
CRIMINOLOGY--Study of crime/criminals/criminal behavior and law enforcement.
CLIMATOLOGY--Study of climates or climate conditions, climate changes over time, and how human actions have affected it.
DERMATOLOGY--Medical branch dealing with the skin and its diseases.
ARCHEOLOGY--Systematic study of past human life and culture by recovery/examination of remaining material evidence such as pottery, graves, tools, etc.
DEMONOLOGY--Study of demons or beliefs about demons and/or worship of demons.
PS to elle: ASTROLOGY is the study of how the position and aspects of the sun, moon, and stars might influence the course of natural earthly occurrences and human affairs.
2007-09-12 17:19:06
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answered by jan51601 7
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