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title: "Index of branches of science"
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== M ==
Macroeconomics – Study of an economy as a whole – branch of economics dealing with the performance, structure, behavior, and decision-making of the whole economy
Magnetics – Class of physical phenomenaPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets – study of magnetism
Magnetohydrodynamics – Model of electrically conducting fluids – study of electrically conducting fluids
Magnetostatics – Branch of physics about magnetism in systems with steady electric currents – study of magnetic fields in systems where the currents are steady
Malacology – Study of molluscs
Malariology – Study of the mosquito borne disease, malaria
Mammalogy – Study of mammals
Marine biology – Scientific study of ocean life – study of the ocean's ecosystem
Mastology – Study of mammals – study of mammals 
Mathematics – Field of study – study of magnitude, number, and forms
Mazology – mammalogy; study of mammals 
Mechanics – Science concerned with physical bodies subjected to forces or displacements
Meconology – study of or treatise concerning opium 
Media studies – Field of study that deals with media
Medicine – Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness
Melissopalynology – Study of pollen contained in honey
Melittology – Scientific study of bees
Melology – Scholarly study of musicPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets – study of music; musicology 
Mereology – Study of parts and the wholes they form – study of part-whole relationships
Mesology – Study of organisms and their environmentPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets – ecology 
Metallogeny – Study of the genesis and geographic distribution of mineral deposits – study of the origin and distribution of metal deposits
Metallography – Study of metals using microscopy – study of the structure and constitution of metals
Metallurgy – Field of science that studies the physical and chemical behavior of metals
Metaphysics – Study of fundamental reality – study of principles of nature and thought 
Metapolitics – Political discourse about politics itself – study of politics in theory or abstract
Metapsychology – Psychological aspect – study of nature of the mind 
Metascience – Scientific study of science
Meteoritics – Scientific study of meteors, meteorites and meteoroids
Meteorology – Interdisciplinary scientific study of the atmosphere focusing on weather forecasting
Methodology – Study of research methods
Methyology – study of alcohol 
Metrology – Science of measurement and its application
Microanatomy – Study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues
Microbial ecology – Study of the relationship of microorganisms with their environment
Microbiology – Study of microscopic organisms (microbes)
Microclimatology – Local set of atmospheric conditions that differ significantly from the surrounding areaPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets – study of local climates 
Microeconomics – Behavior of individuals and firms – branch of economics that studies the behavior of individual households and firms in making decisions on the allocation of limited resources 
Micrology – study or discussion of trivialities 
Micropalaeontology – Branch of paleontology that studies microfossils
Microphytology – study of very small plant life 
Military science – Theory, method, and practice of producing military capability
Mineralogy – Scientific study of minerals and mineralised artifacts
Molecular biology – Branch of biology that studies biological systems at the molecular level
Molinology – Study of devices which use energy for mechanical purposes
Momilogy – study of mummies 
Morphology – study of forms and the development of structures 
Morphometrics – Quantitative study of size and shape – study of size and shape
Muscology – Branch of botany concerned with the study of bryophytesPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets – study of mosses
Museology – Study of museums
Musicology – Scholarly study of music – study of music 
Mycology – Study of fungi
Myology – Study of the muscular system – study of muscles
Myrmecology – Study of ants
Mythology – Type of traditional narrativePages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets – study of myths; fables; tales

== N ==
Naology – study of church or temple architecture 
Nautics – study and art of navigation
Navigation – Process of monitoring and controlling the movement of a craft or vehicle – study of controlling a movement of a vehicle from one place to another
Necroplanetology – Study of the process of planetary destruction – study of the destruction of planets
Nematology – Scientific study of roundworms
Neonatology – Medical care of newborns, especially the ill or premature
Neossology – study of nestling birds 
Nephology – Scientific study of clouds
Nephrology – Medical study concerned with the kidneys
Neurobiology – Scientific study of the nervous system
Neuroeconomics – Interdisciplinary field – study of human decision making and the ability to process multiple alternatives and to choose an optimal course of action
Neurology – Medical specialty dealing with disorders of the nervous system
Neuropsychology – Study of the brain related to specific psychological processes and behaviors
Neuroscience – Scientific study of the nervous system – study of development, work and structure of nervous system
Neurypnology – study of hypnotism 
Neutrosophy – study of the origin and nature of philosophical neutralities 
Nomology – Science of laws in philosophy
Noology – Spanish philosopher (1898–1983)Pages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets – science of the intellect 
Nosology – Branch of medicine that deals with classification of diseases
Nostology – study of senility 
Notaphily – Study and collection of paper currency – study and collecting of bank-notes and cheques 
Numismatics – Study of currencies, coins and paper money
Nymphology – study of nymphs
Nanotechnology – Technology with features near one nanometer