Fields of Biology and their meaning

Acarology : Study of ticks and mites.

Actinology : (i) Study of radiation effects (ii) Study of radially symmetrical animals.

Aerobiology : Study of air borne organisms as well as structure (e,g spores) and their distribution.

Agriology : Comparative study of primitive tribal customs

Agrobiology : Quantitative science of plant life and plant nutrition

Agrology : Soil science dealing with production of crops.

Agronomy : Science of soil management of domesticated animals.

Agrostology : Study of grasses.

Andrology : Study of male reproductive organs.

Angiology : Study of blood vascular system, including arteries and veins.

Animal Husbandry : Raising and management of domesticated animals.

Anthology (Bessey) : Study of flowers and flowering plants.

Anthropology : Study of origin development and culture of present and past races of humans.

Aphidology : Study of aphids.

Apiculture : Rearing of bees.

Araneology : Study of spiders.

Arboriculture : Cultivation of trees and shrubs.

Arthrology : Study of joints.

Bacteriology (Ehrenberg) : Study of bacteria.

Bioclimatology : Study of climatic effects on biological processes and organisms.

Biometerology : Study of effects of atmospheric changes on living begins.

Biometrics : (Biometry = Biostatistics). Statistical study of biological problems.

Bionics : Ecology.

Biotechnology : Technology connected with employing living beings or their products in industrial processes.

Brylogy : Study of bryophytes.

Carcinology : (i) Study of crustacea (ii) Study of cancers or tumors.

Cardiology : Study of heart.

Chemotaxonomy : Taxonomy based on chemicals present in organism.

Chirology : Communication system for deaf and mute by sign language.

Chondrology : Study of cartilages.

Chorology : Biogeography.

Cnidology : Study of coelenterates.

Conchology : Study of shells.

Coprology (Scatology) : Study of excrements.

Craniology : Study of skulls.

Cryobiology : It is the study of effects of low temperature on organisms, including their preservation.

Ctetology : Branch of biology connected with acquired characters.

Cytotaxonomy : Classification of organisms based on cellular structure and further, especially on the member of Chromosomes.

Cytology : Study of cell structure is called cytology.

Dactyology : Communication system as for deaf using signs made of fingers.

Dendrochronology : Counting and analyzing annual growth rings of trees.

Dendrology : Study of trees.

Dentistry : Care of teeth including cure, removal, filling and replacement.

Dermatology : Study of skin and other body coverings.

Desmology : Anatomy/study of ligaments.

Dysteleology : Study of appearance of vestigical organs due to evolution (Haeckel’s doctrine of purposelessness

Embryology : It is the study of fertilization and development of a zygote into an embryo, larva or a miniature adult.

Eugenics : Study of factors connected with impairment or improvement of a race.

Euphenics : Treatment of defective heredity through genetic engineering.

Euthenics : Study of environmental conditions that contribute to the improvement of intellect and other traits of human beings.

Exobiology : Study of possibility of life in the outer space.

Ecobiology : (i) Study of adaptations in relation to habitat. (ii) Study of problems connected with existence of life in space and other planets.

Economic Botany/Economic Zoology :Branch dealing with commercially exploited/exploitable plants/ animals.

Ecophysiology :Physiological adaptations in response to environment.

Edaphology/Paedology/Pedology :Soil science.

Endocrinology :Study of endocrine glands, hormones and their effects.
Entomology :Study of insects.

Enzymology : Study of enzymes and their functions.

Epidemiology :Study of distribution, causes and control measures of infectious diseases.

Ethnobotany :Relationships between primitive humans and plants.

Ethnology :Science dealing with different races of mankind.

Ethology :Study of animal behaviour.

Etiology (=Aetiology) :Study of life cycle of pathogen, especially on the host.

Fishery :Catching, breeding, rearing and marketing of fish and other aquatic animals.

Floriculture :Cultivation of plants for their flowers.

Gastroenterology :Study of stomach, intestine and their diseases.

Genecology(Genaeology) :Study of development of individual/race/pedigree.

Geology :Science of earth.

Gerontology :Study of ageing and senescence.

Gnotobiotics :Germ free culture/ life.

Gynaecology :Study of female reproductive organs.

Haematology :Study of blood.

Helminthology :Study of parasitic worms.

Hepatology :Study of liver.

Herpetology :Study of reptiles and amphibians/ creeping animals.

Histochemistry :Chemistry of living tissues.

Horticulture :Development and management of orchards and gardens.

Hypnology :Science dealing with sleep including the one from hypnosis.

Hypnotherapy :Treatment through hypnotism.

Ichthyology :Study of fishes.

Immunology :Study of immunity or resistance to disease.

Kalology :Study of human beauty.

Karyology :Study of cell nucleus and chromosomes.

Karyotaxonomy :Taxonomy based on peculiarities of nucleus chromosome number and type.

Laryngology :Study of larynx.

Lepidopterology :Study of moths and butterflies.

Lichenology :Study of lichens.

Limnology :(i) Study of fresh water ecology (ii) Study of snails.

Malacology :Study of mollusks.

Mammology :Study of mammals.

Mastology :Study of breasts including teats.

Microbial biology : It is the study of structure, life cycle and activities of micro-organisms invisible to naked eye.

Melanology : Study of development and loss of body pigments.

Monerology :Study of monera.

Molecular genetics : Molecular basis of genetics/science of inheritance and variations.

Mycology : Study of fungi.

Myology (Sarcology) : Study of muscles.

Myremecology : Study of ants.

Nematology :Study of round worms (nematodes).

Neonatology :Scientific study of new born.

Neontology : Science of present day or recent living beings.

Nephrology :Study of kidneys.

Neurology :Study of nervous system.

Nidology :Study of nests of birds.

Occupational Therapy : Treating mental and physical defects with occupation.

Olultureeric :Cultivation of vegetables.

Onchology : Study of cancers.

Oology : Study of eggs, particularly those of birds.

Ophiology : Study of ophidia or snakes.

Opthalmology : Study of eyes.

Organocology :Study of organogenesis and embryology.

Ornithology : Study of birds

Osteology : Study of bones

Oto-laryngology : Study of ear and larynx.

Otorhinolaryngology :Study of ENT or ear, nose and throat head and neck disorders.

Pathology : Study of diseases, effects, casual agents, transmission and other activities of pathogens is called pathology.

Paediatrics : Branch of Medicine dealing with children.

Parasitology : Study of parasites

Parazoology : Study of sponges.

Pedology/Paedology : Edaphology Soil Science.

Pharmacy : Compounding and dispensing of drugs.

Photobiology : Effect of light on various biological processes.

Pharmacology : Study of synthesis and effects of medicine an organisms.

Phenology : Recording and study of periodic biotic events like flowering leaf fall, breeding and migration.

Phrenology : Study of mental faculties of brain including feelings.

Phycology (=Algalogy) : Study of algae.

Phylogency : Evolutionary history.

Physiography : Science of physical geography or surface of earth.

Physiotherapy : Treatment of body defects through massage and exercise.

Phytogeny : Evolution and development of plants.

Phytology : Botany, study of plants.

Pomology : Science dealing with fruits and fruit yielding plants.

Poultry Science : Management and rearing of chicken, geese and ducks.

Protistology : Study of protists.

Protozoology : Study of protozoans and related organisms.

Psychiatry : Treatment of mental diseases.

Psychology : Study of human mind and behaviour.

Pteridology : Study of ferns and other pteridophytes.

Radiobiology : Branch of biology dealing with effects of radiation on living beings.

Radiology : Science dealing with X-rays and other imaging techniques for medical diagnosis.

Radiotheraphy : Treatment of diseases with X-rays and radioactive substances.

Rhinology : Study of nose and olfactory organs.

Saurology : Study of lizards.

Sericullture : Rearing silkworms of extraction of silk.

Serology : Study of serum; interaction of antigens and antibodies in the blood.

Serpentology (= Ophiology) : Study of snakes.

Silviculture. (= Sylviculture) : Cultivation of forest trees.

Sitology : Science of food, diet and nutrition

Sonography : Ultrasound imaging.

Sonology : Study of hearing

Spelaeology : Study of caves and cave life..

Syndesmology : Branch of anatomy dealing with ligaments and articulations.

Taxidermatology : Processing of skins and stuffing.

Tectology : Study of structural organization of animals.

Teratology : Study of abnormalities during embryogenesis.

Termitology : Study of termites.

Therapeutics : Treatment of disease.

Torpedology : Study of skates and rays.

Toxicology : Study of harmful effects of drugs and other substances.

Traumatology : Study of wounds.

Tricology : Study of hairs.

Trophology : Science of nutrition.

Urology : Science dealing with disorders of urinary tract(urinogenital tract in males).

Venereology : Study and treatment of venereal diseases.

Virology : Study of viruses.

Xylotomy : Study of anatomy of wood / xylem.

Zoogeny : Origin and development of animals.

Zymology : Study of fermentation processes.