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23 Cards in this Set
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The study of the origins and beliefs of humans.
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anthropology
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The branch of medical science that
studies bacteria in relation to disease |
bacteriology
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The science that studies living things.
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biology
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The study of crime and criminal
behavior and law enforcement. |
criminology
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The scientific study of the skin and its diseases.
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dermatology
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The study of the heart and its related diseases.
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cardiology
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1. The science of living things and how they
relate to their environmnent and to each other. 2. The study of interaction between living and nonliving things in their environment. |
ecology
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The study of the races and cultures of people.
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ethnology
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The study of family history and ancestors.
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genealogy
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A science that deals with the history
of the earth as recorded in rocks. |
geology
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The science that deals with
weather and the atmosphere. |
meterology
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The branch of biology that deals with
the structure of animals and plants. |
morphology
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The study of myths
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mythology
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The register of persons who have died.
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necrology
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The area of study that deals with the
nervous system and its disorders. |
neurology
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The science that studies animals and plant
fossils for information about life in the past. |
paleontology
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The branch of medical science that studies
the causes, nature, and effects of diseases. |
pathology
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The branch of geology that studies rocks:
their origins and formation and composition. |
petrology
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The study that deals with the functioning of
living things-how their body parts works. |
physiology
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The science of the mind.
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psychology
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The study of the evolution, development,
and functioning of human society. |
sociology
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1. Specialized equipment used to meet a
particular need. 2. The practical application of science to commerce or industry. 3.The practical use of scientific knowledge to better mankind. |
technology
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The study of religion and religious ideas.
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theology
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