Life Sciences Glossary: Fields of Biology: Science and Zoology
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Fields of Biology
- Science (Latin- Scire- to known) : Organized form of knowledge or systematic knowledge i.e.. , knowledge through process.
- Biology (Gr. Bios-life) : The branch of science which deals with the study of living beings.
- Zoology (Gr. Zoon-animal) : The branch of science which deals with the study of animals.
- Morphology (Gr. Morphea- form) : The branch of science which deals with the study of total general structures and forms including shape, and appearance. 5. Anatomy (Gr. Ana-up, tome-cut) : The branch of science which deals with the study of internal structures after cutting or dissection.
- Histology (Gr. Histos-Tissue) : The branch of science which deals with the study of tissue i.e.. microscopic anatomy.
- Cytology (Gr. Kyton-hollow vesicle) : The branch of science which deals with the study of cells and their organells.
- Acarology: Study of ticks and mites.
- Actinobiology: The branch of science which deals with the study of radiation effects on organism.
- Aerobiology: Study of flying organisms.
- Agroforestry: This branch deals with form of land used on which herbaceous crops and tree crops are cultivated.
- Agronomy: Is the science which deals with the crop plants.
- Agrostology: Study of grasses.
- Angiology: The branch of science which deals with the study of blood vascular system.
- Anthology: Study of flowers.
- Anthropology: Study of apes and man.
- Apiculture: Honey industry (Bee keeping) .
- Araneology: Study of spiders.
- Arthrology: Study of joints.
- As helminthology: Study of round worms.
- Bacteriology: The branch of science which deals with the study of bacteria.
- Batrachology: Study of frog.
- Biochemistry: The branch of science Which deals with the study of chemical reactions in relation to life activities.
- Biometrics: Statistical analysis of different results of biological experiments.
- Biotechnology: Biotechnology deals with use of micro- organisms in commercial processes for producing fine chemicals such as drugs, vaccines and hormones etc. , on a large scale and at reasonable cost.
- Bryology: Study of bryophytes.
- Carcinology: Study of crabs and crustaceans.
- Cardiology: Study of heart.
- Chondriology: Study of cartilage.
- Chromatology: Study of pigments.
- Cindology: Study of colenterata.
- Conchology: Study of shells.
- Craniology: Study of skulls.
- Cryobiology: The branch of science which deals with the study of effects on life at very lower temperature.
- Dendrology: Study of shrubs and trees.
- Dermatology: Study of skin.
- Eco biology: Study of problems of existence of life in the outer space.
- Ecology (Gr. Oikos-house) : The study of relationship between organisms and environment.
- Embryology (Gr. Embryony-Embryo) : The branch of science which deals with the study of embryo i.e.. developmental stages after fertilization till hatching or birth of young ones.
- Endocrinology (Gr. Endon- within) : The study of endocrine giants and Their secretions.
- Entomology: Study of insects.
- Enzymology: Study of enzymes.
- Ethnology: Study of man kinds.
- Ethology: Study of conditions of animals or behavior of animals, in a natural context.
- Etiology: Study of cause of disease.
- Eugenics: Study of improvement of human race by applying laws of heredity. It applies before birth. Eugenics is related with future generation.
- Euphonies: Study of improvement of human race by drug treatment or Gene Engineering i.e.. Medical Engineering of genetic disorders.
- Euthenics: Study of improvement of human race by improving environment. It applies after birth and is related with present generation.
- Evolution (Latin evolver-unroll) : The branch of science which deals with the study of origin of new from old i.e.. origin, variation, inter-relationship between organisms of past and present clays.
- Exobiology: Space biology is also known as exobiology.
- Floriculture: The study of flower yielding plants.
- Genetics (Gr. Genesis origin) : The study of heredity and variations.
- Gerontology: Study of growing old.
- Gynecology: Study of female reproductive organs.
- Hematology: Study of blood.
- Helminthology: Study of Helminthes (parasitic worms) .
- Hepatology: Study of liver.
- Herpetology: Study of reptiles.
- Histochemistry: Study of chemical nature of tissues.
- Horticulture is the science which deals with the study of flowering and fruiting plants.
- Hypnology: Study which deals with sleep.
- Ichnology: Study of fossils footprints.
- Immunology (Latin-immunes-free) : The branch of science which deals with the study of resistance of organisms against infection.
- Kalology: Study of human body.
- Karyology (Gr. Karyon-nucleus) : The branch of science which deals with the study of nucleus.
- Lepidopterology: Study of moths and butterflies.
- Lichenology: Study of Lichens.
- Limnology (Gr. Limne-lake) : The study which deals with the freshwater lakes, ponds and streams in relation with animals and plants.