Tuesday, February 9, 2010

BRANCHES OF SCIENCE

Acoustics
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The study of sound and sound waves
Aerodynamics
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The study of forces acting upon bodies in motion in the air (e.g., aircraft, missiles, etc.)
Aeronautics
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The study of all activities pertaining to aerial locomotion (art of flying)
Anatomy
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The science of the structure of th e animal/human body learnt by dissection.
Anaesthesiology
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A branch of medicine concerned with administration of anaesthetics and the condition of the patient while under anaesthesia.
Anthropology
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The study of the origin and physical and cultural development of mankind.
Archaeology
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A scientific study of the material remains of the past as evidence of man’s life, culture and history.
Astrophysics
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A branch of astronomy dealing with the physical nature of heav enly bodies.
Astronomy
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The science of heavenly bodies (planets)
Bacteriology
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A branch of microbiology dealing with bacteria
Biology
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The science of living organisms; subdivided into Botany and Zoology
Biophysics
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The physics of the vital processes of living organisms
Botany
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The science of the plant kingdom
Cardiology
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A branch of medicine dealing with the heart
Ceramics
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The art of making objects from clay
Chemistry
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The study of elements, their behaviour and laws of their combination, etc.
Cosmetology
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The study of cosmetics and their use
Cosmology
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The study of the universe—its origin, nature, structure and evolution
Cytopathology
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The study of diseased cells
Dermatology
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A branch of medicine dealing with skin
Dietetics
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The science of diet and nutrition
Entomology
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Deals with study of insects
Endocrinology
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The study of glands
Genetics
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A branch of biology dealing with heredity and the laws that govern it
Geology
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A study of the chemical composition of the earth’s crust
Gerontology
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A branch medicine studying the ageing process, problems and diseases
Gynaecology
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A branch of medicine dealing with female diseases of the reproduction system
Haematology
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A branch of medicine studying blood and its disorders
Hepatology
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A branch of medicine dealing with liver
Horticulture
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A branch of agricultural science dealing with flowers, fruits, vegetables, etc.
Hydrology
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The science of water with reference to its occurrence and properties in the hydrosphere and atmosphere
Hygiene
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A branch of medicine dealing with health and its presevation
Immunology
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A branch of medicine dealing with the immune system of the body
Neuropathology
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A branch of medicine dealing with changes produced by diseases in the nervous system
Obstetrics
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A branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy, labour and child birth
Oncology
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A branch of medicine dealing with tumours
Ophthalmology
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A branch of medicine dealing with eyes and related problems
Ornithology
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The science of birds
Orthopaedics
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A branch of medicine dealing with diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skeletal system (bones)
Paediatrics
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A branch of medicine dealing with child diseases (infants)
Pathology
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A branch of medicine that deals with etiologies, mechanisms and manifestation of diseases
Physiology
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A study of the life processes of various organs of living organisms
Psychiatry
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The study and treatment of mental and emotional disorders
Radiology
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A branch of medical science dealing with the use of x-rays for diagnosis and treatment
Zoology
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A branch of biology that deals with animal life


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