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| Index of branches of science | 3/10 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Index_of_branches_of_science | reference | science, encyclopedia | 2026-05-05T03:28:12.104269+00:00 | kb-cron |
== D == Dactyliology – study of finger rings. Dactylography – Scientific study of fingerprints Dactylology – Form of communication using one or both handsPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets – study of sign language. Data science – Field of study to extract knowledge from data – study of analyzing, processing, interpreting and extracting data. Demography – Study of human populations and their structures Demology – study of human populations and behaviour. Dendrochronology – Method of dating based on the analysis of patterns of tree rings Dendrology – Science and study of woody plants Dermatoglyphics – Scientific study of finger- and toeprints Dermatology – Field of medicine dealing with the hair, nails, skin, and its diseases Desmology – Study of ligaments Dialectology – Scientific study of linguistic dialect Dietetics – Study of diet and nutrition in relation to health and disease Dioptrics – Science of light and lenses Diplomatics – Academic study of the protocols of documents – science of deciphering ancient writings and texts. Dosiology – study of dosage of drugs. Dynamics – Study of forces and their effect on motion Dysgenics – Decrease in genetic traits deemed desirable and study thereof.
== E == Eccrinology – Sweat gland distributed almost all over the human bodyPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets – study of excretion. Ecology – Study of organisms and their environment Economics – Social science studying goods and services – study of material wealth (production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services). Edaphology – Science concerned with the influence of soils on living beings Egyptology – Scientific study of ancient Egypt – study of ancient Egypt. Eidology – study of mental imagery. Ekistics – Conceptual framework Electrochemistry – Branch of physical chemistry – study of relations between electricity and chemicals. Electrodynamics – Fundamental interaction between charged particlesPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets – study of the effects arising from the interactions of electric currents with magnets, with other currents, or with themselves. Electrohydrodynamics – Study of electrically conducting fluids in the presence of electric fields – the study of dynamics of electrically charged fluids. Electrology – Method of hair removal – study of electricity. Electrostatics – Study of still or slow electric charges – study of static electricity. Electromagnetism – Fundamental interaction between charged particles – study of electromagnetic force. Embryology – Branch of biology, studying prenatal biology Emetology – Involuntary, forceful expulsion of stomach contents, typically via the mouthPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets – study of vomiting. Emmenology – study of menstruation. Endemiology – study of local diseases. Endocrinology – Branch of medicine pertaining to the endocrine system Energetics – study of energy under transformation within various fields. Engineering studies – Academic field – study of engineering. Enigmatology – Problem or enigma that testsPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets – study of enigmas (puzzles). Entomology – Scientific study of insects Entozoology – study of parasites that live inside larger organisms. Enzymology – Large biological molecule that acts as a catalystPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets – study of enzymes. Ephebiatrics – Medical subspecialty for adolescentsPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets – branch of medicine dealing with adolescence. Epidemiology – Study of health and disease within a population Epileptology – Physician specializing in epileptologyPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets – study of epilepsy. Eremology – study of deserts. Ergology – study of effects of work on humans. Ergonomics – Designing systems to suit their users – study of people at work. Escapology – Practice of escaping from restraints – study of freeing oneself from constraints. Ethnobiology – Study of how living things are used by human cultures – study of dynamic relationships between peoples. Ethnobotany – Study of traditional plant use – study of a region's plants and their practical uses through the traditional knowledge of a local culture and people. Ethnogeny – study of origins of races or ethnic groups. Ethnochoreology – Field of dance study – study of dances and its implication in culture. Ethnomusicology – Study of the cultural aspects of music – study of comparative musical systems. Ethnology – Branch of anthropology – study of cultures. Ethnomethodology – Study of how social order is produced – study of everyday communication and social interaction. Ethology – Study of animal behaviour – study of natural or biological character. Ethonomics – Personal value, basis for ethical actionPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets – study of economic and ethical principles of a society. Etiology – Study of causation, or origination Etymology – Study of the origin and evolution of words – study of origins of words. Euthenics – Study of improving living conditions to increase well-being – science concerned with improving living conditions. Exobiology – Science concerned with life in the universePages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets – study of extraterrestrial life. Exoplanetology – study of exoplanets.
== F == Felinology – Study of cats – study of felines. Finance – Academic discipline studying businesses and investments – science or study of money management. Fluid dynamics – Aspects of fluid mechanics involving fluid flow Fluid mechanics – Branch of physics – study of fluids behaviour at rest and in motion. Fluid statics – Branch of fluid mechanics that studies fluids at restPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets – study of fluids behaviour at rest. Fluviology – study of watercourses. Folkloristics – Branch of anthropologyPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets – study of folklore and fables. Forestry – Science and craft of managing woodlands – study of the creation, management, use, conservation, and repair of forests and associated resources. Fracture mechanics – Study of propagation of cracks in materials Futurology – Study of postulating possible, probable, and preferable futures Forensic science – Application of science to law and investigation – the use of scientific methods or expertise to investigate crimes or examine evidence that might be presented in a court of law