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apology
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n 1: an expression of regret at having caused trouble for
someone; "he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess"
2: a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly
[syn: apology, apologia]
3: a poor example; "it was an apology for a meal"; "a poor
excuse for an automobile" [syn: apology, excuse]
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anthology
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n 1: a collection of selected literary passages
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anthropology
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n 1: the social science that studies the origins and social
relationships of human beings
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archaeology
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n 1: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people
and their cultures [syn: archeology, archaeology]
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astrology
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n 1: a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the
planets and sun and moon [syn: astrology, star
divination]
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bacteriology
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n 1: the branch of medical science that studies bacteria in
relation to disease
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biology
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n 1: the science that studies living organisms [syn: biology,
biological science]
2: characteristic life processes and phenomena of living
organisms; "the biology of viruses"
3: all the plant and animal life of a particular region [syn:
biota, biology]
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biotechnology
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n 1: the branch of molecular biology that studies the use of
microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes;
"biotechnology produced genetically altered bacteria that
solved the problem" [syn: biotechnology, biotech]
2: the branch of engineering science in which biological science
is used to study the relation between workers and their
environments [syn: biotechnology, bioengineering,
ergonomics]
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cardiology
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n 1: the branch of medicine dealing with the heart and its
diseases
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chronology
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n 1: an arrangement of events in time
2: a record of events in the order of their occurrence
3: the determination of the actual temporal sequence of past
events
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cosmetology
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n 1: the practice of beautifying the face and hair and skin
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cosmology
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n 1: the metaphysical study of the origin and nature of the
universe
2: the branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and
evolution and structure of the universe [syn: cosmology,
cosmogony, cosmogeny]
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criminology
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n 1: the scientific study of crime and criminal behavior and law
enforcement
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cytology
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n 1: the branch of biology that studies the structure and
function of cells
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doxology
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n 1: a hymn or verse in Christian liturgy glorifying God
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eulogy
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n 1: a formal expression of praise for someone who has died
recently [syn: eulogy, eulogium]
2: a formal expression of praise [syn: encomium, eulogy,
panegyric, paean, pean]
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futurology
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n 1: the study or prediction of future developments on the basis
of existing conditions [syn: futurology, futuristics]
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geomorphology
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n 1: the branch of geology that studies the characteristics and
configuration and evolution of rocks and land forms [syn:
morphology, geomorphology]
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graphology
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n 1: the study of handwriting (especially as an indicator of the
writer's character or disposition)
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horology
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n 1: the art of designing and making clocks
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hydrology
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n 1: the branch of geology that studies water on the earth and
in the atmosphere: its distribution and uses and
conservation
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meteorology
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n 1: predicting what the weather will be [syn: meteorology,
weather forecasting]
2: the earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere
(especially weather)
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metrology
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n 1: the scientific study of measurement
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morphology
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n 1: the branch of biology that deals with the structure of
animals and plants
2: studies of the rules for forming admissible words
3: the admissible arrangement of sounds in words [syn:
morphology, sound structure, syllable structure, word
structure]
4: the branch of geology that studies the characteristics and
configuration and evolution of rocks and land forms [syn:
morphology, geomorphology]
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mythology
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n 1: myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a
culture or institution or person
2: the study of myths
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necrology
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n 1: a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short
biography [syn: obituary, obit, necrology]
2: a list of people who died recently
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neurology
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n 1: the branch of medical science that deals with the nervous
system
2: (neurology) the branch of medicine that deals with the
nervous system and its disorders [syn: neurology, clinical
neurology]
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ornithology
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n 1: the branch of zoology that studies birds
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pathology
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n 1: the branch of medical science that studies the causes and
nature and effects of diseases
2: any deviation from a healthy or normal condition
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petrology
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n 1: the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and
formation and mineral composition and classification [syn:
petrology, lithology]
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philology
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n 1: the humanistic study of language and literature [syn:
linguistics, philology]
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psychopathology
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n 1: the branch of psychology concerned with abnormal behavior
[syn: abnormal psychology, psychopathology]
2: the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and
treatment of mental disorders [syn: psychiatry,
psychopathology, psychological medicine]
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reflexology
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n 1: the study of reflex action as it relates to the behavior of
organisms
2: massage to relieve tension by finger pressure; based on the
belief that there are reflex points on the feet, hands, and
head that are connected to every part of the body
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serology
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n 1: the branch of medical science that deals with serums;
especially with blood serums and disease
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urology
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n 1: the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and
treatment of disorders of the urinary tract or urogenital
system [syn: urology, urogenital medicine]
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virology
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n 1: the branch of medical science that studies viruses and
viral diseases
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ethology
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n 1: the branch of zoology that studies the behavior of animals
in their natural habitats
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archeology
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n 1: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people
and their cultures [syn: archeology, archaeology]
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aerology
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n 1: meteorology of the total extent of the atmosphere;
especially the upper layers
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lithology
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n 1: the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and
formation and mineral composition and classification [syn:
petrology, lithology]
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misology
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n 1: hatred of reasoning
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nephrology
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n 1: the branch of medicine concerned with the kidney - its
development and anatomy and physiology and disorders
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nosology
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n 1: the branch of medical science dealing with the
classification of disease [syn: nosology, diagnostics]
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orology
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n 1: the science of mountains [syn: orology, orography]
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patrology
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n 1: the writings of the early Church Fathers [syn:
patristics, patrology]
2: the study of the lives, writings, and doctrines of the Church
Fathers [syn: patristics, patrology]
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posology
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n 1: the pharmacological determination of appropriate doses of
drugs and medicines
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heterology
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n 1: (biology) the lack of correspondence of apparently similar
body parts
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chorology
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coprology
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dactylology
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dendrology
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haplology
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hierology
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sexology
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astrogeology
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carphology
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martyrology
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papyrology
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vexillology
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