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What are words ending with the suffix logy?

Here are some words ending with the suffix "-logy," along with their meanings:

Science and Study:

* Biology: The study of living organisms

* Ecology: The study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment

* Geology: The study of the Earth's physical structure and history

* Psychology: The study of the mind and behavior

* Sociology: The study of human society

* Zoology: The study of animals

Other Fields:

* Astrology: The study of the influence of stars and planets on human affairs

* Ethnology: The study of different cultures

* Linguistics: The study of language

* Physiology: The study of the functions of living organisms

* Theology: The study of religion

* Mythology: The study of myths and legends

More Specific Examples:

* Archaeology: The study of past cultures through material remains

* Bacteriology: The study of bacteria

* Cardiology: The study of the heart

* Cryogenics: The study of very low temperatures

* Dendrology: The study of trees

* Entomology: The study of insects

* Herpetology: The study of reptiles and amphibians

* Ichthyology: The study of fish

* Meteorology: The study of weather

* Mycology: The study of fungi

* Neurology: The study of the nervous system

* Oncology: The study of cancer

* Paleontology: The study of fossils

* Pathology: The study of diseases

* Taxidermy: The art of preserving animal skins

* Virology: The study of viruses

This is not an exhaustive list, as there are many words ending with "-logy" in specialized fields and emerging areas of study.

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