Branches of Science and their Definitions
Astronomy |
Study of the heavenly bodies |
Agronomy |
The science of soil management and the production of field crops |
Anatomy |
Structure of human body |
Aeronautics |
The science or art of flight |
Botany |
Science of plant life |
Biology |
The study of living things |
Chemistry |
Study of elements and their laws of combination and behavior |
Cryptography |
Study of Cyphers (secret writings) |
Cytogenetics |
Cell Formation |
Cytology |
Study of cells |
Dermatology |
Study of skin and skin diseases |
Entomology |
Study of insects |
Ethology |
Study of animal behavior |
Exbiology |
Science dealing with life or possibilities of the existing beyond the earth |
Geology |
The science that deals with the physical history of the earth |
Horticulture |
Art of garden cultivation |
Hydroponics |
Culture of plants without soil, with the help of chemical solution containing nutrients |
Iconography |
Science of the atmosphere and its phenomenon
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Mycology |
The study of fungi and fungus diseases |
Neurology |
The study of the nervous system |
Numismatics |
Coins and medals |
Obstetrics |
Branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy |
Odontology |
The scientific study of the teeth |
Ornithology |
Study of birds |
Physics |
The study of the properties of matter |
Physiography |
The science of physical geography |
Pomology |
Fruits |
Psychology |
The study of human and animal behavior |
Radiology |
The study of X-rays and radioactivity |
Seismology |
The study of earthquakes |
Sericulture |
Silk worm breeding |
Telepathy |
Communication between minds by some means other than sensory perception |
Therapeutics |
The science and art of healing |
Toxicology |
The study of poisons |
Virology |
The study of viruses |
Zoology |
The study of animal life |
Phycology |
The study of algae |
Phrenology |
The study of the faculties and qualities of minds from the shape of the skull |
Paleontology |
The study of fossils |
Paleobotany |
The study of fossil plants |
Otorhinolaryngology |
The study of diseases of ear, nose and throat |
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