Ology Words V

1. Vaccinology, the study of vaccines
2. Venereology, the study of venereal diseases
3. Vexillology, the study of flags
4. Victimology,  the study of victimization
5. Vermeology,the study of worms
6. Vinology,the study of wine and winemaking
7. Virology, the study of viruses
8. Volcanology (also spelled vulcanology), the study of volcanoes
   

Ology Words X

1.  Xenobiology, the study of non-terrestrial life
2. Xylology, the study of wood
   

Ology Words L

Ology Suffix Words Starting with L

Laryngology	the study of the larynx or voice box; a branch of medicine
Lepidopterology	the study of butterflies and moths
Leprology	the study of leprosy
Lexicology	the study of lexis or stock of words in a language
Limnology	the study of fresh water environments,particularly lakes
Lichenology	the study of lichens
Limacology	the study of slugs
Limnobiology	the study of freshwater ecosystems
Lithology	the study of rocks
Ludology	the study of video games
Lymphology	the study of the lymph system and glands

Ology Words K

Ology Suffix Words Starting with K

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Kalology	the study of beauty
Karyology	the study of cell nuclei
Karyology	the study of karyotypes (a branch of cytology)
Kidology	the study of kidding
Kinesiology	the study of human movement and posture
Killology	the study of human beings killing other human beings
Kinesiology	the study of movement in relation to human anatomy; a branch of medicine
Kremlinology	Kremlinology is the study and analysis of the politics and policies of Communist states, and especially of the Soviet Union
Kymatology	the study of waves or wave motions
Koniology	the study of atmospheric pollutants and dust
Ktenology	the science of putting people to death

Ology Words I

Ology Suffix Words Starting with I

Iamatology	the study of remedies
Ichnology	the study of fossil footprints,tracks and burrows
Ichthyology	the study of fish
Iconology	the study of icons; symbols
Ideogeny	the study of origins of ideas
Ideology	the science of ideas; system of ideas used to justify behaviour
Idiomology	the study of idiom,jargon or dialect
Idiopsychology	the psychology of one's own mind
Immunology	the study of immune system
Immunopathology	the study of immunity to disease
Indology	the study of the history, languages, and cultures of the Indian subcontinent
Insectology	the study of insects
Iranology	the study of history, literature, art and culture of Iran (Persia)
Irenology	the study of peace
Iridology	the study of the iris; diagnosis of disease based on the iris of the eye
Islamology	the study of the Islam

Ology Words H

Ology Suffix Words Starting with H

Heortology	the study of religious feasts
Heresiology	the study of heresies
Hematology/Haematology	the study of blood
Heliology	the study of the Sun
Helioseismology	the study of vibrations and oscillations in the Sun
Helminthology	the study of parasitic worms
Hepatology	the study of the liver
Herbology	the study of the therapeutic use of plants
Herpetology	the study of reptiles and amphibians
Heterology	the study of abnormalities in tissue structure or organization
Heteroptology	the study of true bugs
Hieroglyphology	Egyptian hieroglyphics,an ancient writing system
Hierographology	the study of sacred texts
Hierology	the study of the sacred and sacredness.
Hippology	the study of horses
Histology	the study of living tissues
Histopathology	the study of the (microscopic) structure of diseased tissues
Historiology	the study or knowledge of history
Hoplology	the study of weapons
Homology	a concept in anthropology, biology, algebraic topology, and sociology,  meaning "likeness in structure"
Hagiology	the study of saints
Horology	the science of time measurement
Hydrogeology	the study of underground water
Hydrology	the study of water
Hygiology	the study of cleanliness
Hygrology	the study of humidity
Hymnology	the study of hymns
Hydrobiology	the study of aquatic organisms
Hydrometeorology	the study of atmospheric moisture
Hyetology	the science of rainfall
Hypnology	the study of sleep; study of hypnosis
Helcology	the study of ulcers
Hamartiology	the study of sin

Ology Words G

Ology Suffix Words starting with G

Garbology	the study of modern refuse and trash
Gastrology or Gastroenterology	the study of stomach and intestines
Gemmology or Gemology	the study of gemstones and ornamental materials(jewels)
Genealogy	the study of descent of families
Genecology	the study of genetic differences in relation to the environment
Genesiology	the study of reproduction and heredity
Genethlialogy	the science of calculating positions of the heavenly bodies on nativities
Geobiology	the study of the biosphere and its relations to the lithosphere and atmosphere.
Geochronology	the study of the age of the Earth
Geology	the study of the Earth
Geomorphology	the study of present-day landforms, traditionally on Earth but with  increasing frequency on nearby planetary objects
Geratology	the study of decadence and decay
Gerontology	the study of old age
Gigantology	the study of giants
Glaciology	the study of glaciers
Glossology	the study of language
Glyptology	the study of gem engravings
Grammatology	the study of writing systems. Also the study of deconstructive literary criticism
Graminology	the study of grasses
Gnosiology	the study of knowledge; philosophy of knowledge
Gnotobiology	the  study of life in germ-free conditions
Graphology	the study of handwriting for the purpose of analysing the character of the writer
Grossology	the study of gross and disgusting things. Fictional; book title
Gynaecology or Gynecology	the study of medicine relating to women

Ology Words F

Ology Suffix Words starting with F

Felinology	the study of cats
Fetology	the study of the fetus, especially when within the uterus. Sometimes spelled foetology
Fluviology	the science of watercourses, especially rivers
Formicology	the study of ants
Fungology	the scientific study of fungi
Futurology	the study of the future

Ology Words E

Ology Suffix Words starting with E

Ecclesiology	the study of Church architecture and decoration or separately the study of the Christian Church
Ecogeomorphology/  Biogeomorphology	the study of interactions between organisms and geomorphological processes
Ecohydrology	the study of interactions among organisms and the water cycle
Ecology	the science of the relationships between organisms and their environments.Also called bionomics.
Eccrinology	study of excretion
Economic geology	is concerned with earth materials that can be utilized for economic and or industrial purposes.
Ecophysiology	the study of the interrelationship between an organism's physical functioning and its environment
Edaphology	the science that deals with the influence of soil and other media on the growth of plants
Egyptology	the study of the ancient Egyptians
Electrology	the study of electricity
Electrophysiology	the study of the relationship between electric phenomena and bodily processes
Embryology	the study of embryos
Emetology	the study of the causes of emesis(i.e. vomiting)
Emmenology	the the study of menstruation
Endemiology	study of local diseases
Endocrinology	study of glands
Enigmatology	study of enigmas
Endocrinology	the study of internal secretory glands
Enigmatology	the study of puzzles
Enology  (or Oenology)	the study of wine and winemaking
Entomology	the study of insects
Entozoology	study of parasites that live inside larger organisms
Enzymology	the study of enzymes
Epidemiology	the study of the origin and spread of diseases
Epileptology	the study of epilepsy
Epistemology	the study of the nature and origins of knowledge
Eremology	the study of deserts
Ergology	the study of effects of work on humans
Escapology	the practice of escaping from restraints or other traps
Eschatology	a branch of theology concerned with the final events in the history of the world or of mankind
Ethnology	the study of race
Ethnomethodology	the study of everyday communication
Ethnomusicology	the study of music in society, usually non-western music
Ethology	the scientific and objective study of animal behaviour
Etiology	the science of causes; especially of disease
Etymology	the study of origins of words
Eulogy	the speech of praise
Evolutionary biology	the study of the process of biological evolution
Evolutionary  psychology	the study of the process of (usually) human psychological evolution.
Exobiology	the study of life in outer space

Ology Words D

Ology Suffix Words starting with D

Dactyliology	the study and making of finger rings
Dactylology	the study of sign language
Deltiology	the study and the collecting of picture postcards
Demology	the study of human behaviour
Demonology	the study of demons
Dendrochronology	the study of the age of trees and the records in their rings
Dendrology	the study of trees
Deontology	the ethical study of duties, obligations, and rights.
Dermatology	the field of medicine that deals with the skin
Dermatopathology	the study of cutaneous diseases at a microscopic level
Desmology	the study of ligaments
Diabology	the study of devils
Dialectology	the study of dialects
Dinosaurology	the study of dinosaurs
Diplomatology	the study of diplomats
Dipterology	the study of flies
Docimology	the art of assaying(metals)
Dosiology	the study of doses

Ology Words C

Ology Suffix Words starting with C

Caliology	the study of bird's nests.
Campanology	the study and the art of bell ringing
Carcinology	the study of crabs and other crustaceans
Cardiology	the study of the heart
Caricology	the study of sedges
Cereology	the study of crop circles
Carpology	the study of the structure of seeds and fruit
Cartology	is the study and practice of making maps
Cetology	the study of cetaceans - whales
Characterology	the study of character
Chaology	the study of chaos theory
Chirology	the study of hands(palmistry).Telling fortunes by seeing lines on the palm of the hand
Christology	the theological study of the person and deeds of Jesus
Choledology	a treatise on the bile and bilary organs
Chorology	the study of the causal relations between geographical phenomena occurring within a particular region and the study of the spatial distribution of organisms
Chronology	the study of historical records to establish the dates of past events
Chronobiology	the study of internal biological clocks
Chrysology	the study of the production of wealth, especially as attained  from precious metals
Climatology	the study of the climate
Clinology	the study of aging or individual decline after maturity
Codicology	the study of the preparation of books and manuscripts (ink, paper, vellum etc)
Coleopterology	the study of beetles
Cometology	study of comets
Coniology	study of atmospheric dust and its effects on plants and animals, also spelled  "koniology"
Conchology	the study of shells and of molluscs
Contrology	the science of control
Coprology	the study of feces
Cosmology	the study of the cosmos or Universe
Cosmetology	the study of cosmetics and their use
Craniology	the study of the characteristics of the skull
Criminology	the scientific study of crime
Cryobiology	the study of the effects of very low temperatures on living organisms
Cryology	the study of very low temperatures and related phenomena
Cryptology	the study of how to encrypt and decrypt secret messages
Cryptozoology	the study of animals that may or may not be mythical
Ctetology	the branch of biology that studies the origin and development of acquired characteristics
Cynology	the study of dogs
Cytology	the study of cells
Cytomorphology	the study of the structure of cells

Ology Words B

Ology Suffix Words starting with B

Bacteriology	the study of bacteria
Balneology	the scientific study of baths, treatment of disease by bathing,usually practiced at spas.
Barology	the science of gravity or weight
Batology	the study of brambles
Bibliology	the study of books, printing, and publishing;  also called Bibliography
Bioclimatology	the study of the effects of climate on living organisms
Biogeomorphology  or ecogeomorphology	the study of interactions between organisms and geomorphological processes
Bioecology	the study of the relationship of organisms to each other and to their environment
Biology	the study of life
Biometeorology	the study of the effects of atmospheric conditions on living organisms
Biotechnology	the exploitation of biological processes for industrial and other purposes.
Blogology	the science of blogging
Boxology	is the study of schematic layouts,for example of corporate org charts
Bromatology	the study of food
Brontology	the study of thunder
Bryology	the study of mosses and liverworts
Bryozoology	the study of the phylum Bryozoa
Buddhology	the study of the nature of Buddha

Ology Words A

Ology Suffix Words Starting with A

Abiology	the study of inanimate things
Acarology	the study of ticks and mites
Actinobiology	the study of the effects of radiation upon living organisms
Actinology	the study of the effect of light on chemicals
Acuology	the study of the use of needles for therapeutic purposes as in acupuncture.
Aerobiology	a branch of biology that studies organic particles such as bacteria, fungal spores, very small insects and pollen,  which are passively transported by the air
Aerology	the study of the atmosphere
Aetiology	the medical study of the causation of disease
Agnoiology	the study human ignorance
Agrobiology	the study of plant nutrition and growth in relation to soil conditions
Agrology	the study of soils
Agrostology	the study of grasses
Algology	the study of algae
Allergology	the study of the causes and treatment of allergies
Andrology	the study of male health and disease
Anesthesiology	the study of anesthesia and anesthetics
Angelology	the study of angels
Angiology	the study of blood and lymph vessels
Anthropology	the study of humans,past and present
Apiology/ Apidology	the scientific study of honey bees
Apicology	is honey bee ecology
Arachnology	the study of spiders and their kind
Archaeology	the study of past cultures through the analysis of material remains
Archaeozoology	the study of relationships between humans and animals over time through examination of animal remains at archaeological sites
Areology	the study of Mars
Assyriology	the study of the Assyrians
Astacology	the study of crayfish
Asteroseismology	the study of the internal structures of stars as revealed by their oscillations
Astrobiology	the study of origin of life
Astrogeology	the study of geology of celestial bodies (e.g., planets, asteroids, comets)
Astrology	the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs
Astrometeorology	using astrology to forecast the weather
Atmology	the study of the laws and phenomena of aqueous vapors
Audiology	the study of hearing
Autecology	the study of the ecology of any individual species
Autology	the scientific study of oneself
Auxology	the study of human growth
Axiology	the study of the nature of values and value judgements