-ology root words

Cryptology

• The study of ancient languages.

• The science of interpreting and writing codes and ciphers.

• A method of data storage and retrieval.

• The art of creating visual representations of data.

Meteorology

• The study of celestial bodies

• Predicting what the weather will be.

• The analysis of geological formations

• The examination of ocean currents

Neurology

• The study of the heart and its functions.

• The branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy and disorders of the nervous system.

• The study of muscles and their functions.

• The branch of medicine that focuses on the digestive system.

Dermatology

• The study of the heart and its diseases.

• The branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases.

• The science of human behavior and mental processes.

• The field of medicine focused on the digestive system.

Archaeology

• The study of ancient artifacts and structures.

• The branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures.

• The analysis of historical documents and texts.

• The examination of modern human behavior and societies.

Mythology

• A collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.

• A scientific study of ancient civilizations.

• A genre of literature focused on historical events.

• A type of folklore that includes only fairy tales.

Anthropology

• The study of ancient civilizations and their artifacts.

• The social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings.

• The analysis of economic systems and their impact on society.

• The examination of political structures and their evolution over time.

Virology

• The study of bacteria and bacterial diseases.

• The study of fungi and fungal diseases.

• The study of viruses and viral diseases.

• The study of parasites and parasitic diseases.

Psychology

• The study of human behavior.

• The science of mental life.

• The analysis of social interactions.

• The exploration of physical health.

Paleontology

• The study of ancient human civilizations.

• The earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains.

• The study of rocks and minerals.

• The science of weather patterns and climate change.