Unit 2 Lesson 20 Flashcards
Cardiology
The medical study of the diseases and functioning of the heart
Archaeology
The systematic recovery by scientific methods of material evidence remaining from man’s past life and culture in past ages and the detailed study of this evidence
Ecology
The science of the relationship between organisms and their environment
Endocrinology
The physiology of the ductless glands, such as the thyroid or adrenal, whose secretions pass directly into the blood stream from the cells of the gland
Gerontology
The scientific study of the physiological and pathology phenomena associated with aging
Gynecology
A branch of medicine that deals with women, their diseases, hygiene, and medical care
Morphology
The biological study of the form and structure, rather that the functioning of living organisms.
Necrology
A list or record of people who haves died, especially in the recent past.
Neurology
The medical science of the nervous system and its disorders.
Paleontology
The study of fossils and ancient life forms.
Pathology
The scientific study of the nature of disease, its causes, processes, development, and consequences; the anatomic or functional manifestations of diseases.
Rhinology
The anatomy, physiology and pathology of the nose.
Seismology
The geophysical science of earthquakes and of the mechanical properties of the earth.
Speleology
The scientific study or systematic exploration of caves.
Toxicology
The study of the nature, effects and detection of poisons and the treatment of poisoning.
