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greek terms 2 -LOGY: science, study, account
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10th Grade
01/07/2007

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anthropology
Definition
science dealing with the origin,races,customs, and beliefs of humankind
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bacteriology
Definition
science dealing witht he study of bacteria
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biology
Definition
science dealing with the study of living organisms
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cardiology
Definition
science dealing with the action and diseases of the heart
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criminology
Definition
scientific study of crimes and crimnals
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ecology
Definition
science dealing with the relation of living things to their environment and to each other
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ethnology
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branch of anthropology dealing with human races, their origin, distribution, culture,etc.
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genealogy
Definition
account of the descent of a person or family from an ancestor
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meteorology
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science dealing with the atmosphere and weather
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morphology
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1. scientific study of the forms and structures of plants and animals

2. form and structure of an organism or any of its parts
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mythology
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account or study of myths
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necrology
Definition
list of person who have died recently ; obituary
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neurology
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scientific study of the nervous system and its diseases
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paleontology
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science dealing with life in the remote past as recorded in fossils
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pathology
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1. science dealing with the nature and causes of disease

2. something abnormal
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petrology
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scientific study of rocks
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physiology
Definition
science dealing with the functions of living things or their organs
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psychology
Definition
science of the mind
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sociology
Definition
study of the evolution, development, and functioning of human society
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technology
Definition
use of science to achieve a practical purpose ; applied science ; engineering
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theology
Definition
study of religion and religious ideas
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