Veterinary Terminology: Ologies

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key fields and branches of study ('ologies') in veterinary medicine and animal science.

Veterinary Terminology

A knowledge base needed in the veterinary industry in order to understand and communicate functions of the body.

Neurology

The study of the brain and spinal cord (the nervous system).

Angiology

The study of blood and lymph (circulatory and vascular systems).

Ophthalmology

The study of eyes and vision.

Cynology

The study of dogs.

Otology

The study of ears and hearing.

Ethology

The study of animal behavior.

Otolaryngology

The study of diseases of the ears (hearing) and throat (taste).

Biology

The study of life and living things.

Osteology

The study of the skeleton and bony structures.

Cardiology

The study of the heart.

Hematology

The study of blood.

Pulmonology

The study of respiration.

Gastroenterology

The study of the stomach, small and large intestines.

Dermatology

The study of the skin.

Nephrology

The study of the physiology and diseases of the kidneys.

Urology

The study of urinary problems, kidney structure, and kidney disorders.

Gynecology

Female studies.

Andrology

Male studies.

Embryology

The study of development.

Immunology

The study of blood and lymph and disease resistance.

Endocrinology

The study of hormones.

Otorhinolaryngology

The study of diseases of the ears, nose, and throat.

Oncology

The study of cancer.

Ornithology

The study of birds.

Odontology

The study of teeth.

Myology

The study of muscles.

Kinesiology

The study of movement.

Ichthyology

The study of fish.

Hippology

The study of horses.

Herpetology

The study of reptiles and amphibians.

Zoology

The study of animals.

Rhinology

The study of the nose, nasal cavities, and sinuses.

Proctology

The study of the colon and rectum.

Pharmacology

The study of drugs.

Phlebology

The study of veins.

Pathology

The study of the causes and effects of diseases.

Parasitology

The study of parasites.

Felinology

The study of cats.

Cytology

The study of the structure and function of cells.