Explore 9 English words about talking about science with pronunciation, definitions and example sentences.
the field of science that studies the function or interactions among organisms
"Human physiology studies the body."
"The medical student studied the intricate physiology of the human circulatory system to understand its complex functions."
the branch of biology that deals with microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, and their effects on living organisms
"Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms."
"Clinical microbiology involves identifying a pathogen from a patient's sample and testing its resistance to antibiotics to guide a doctor's choice of the most effective treatment."
the branch of science that deals with the physical properties and processes of the Earth, including the behavior of its solid matter, the atmosphere, and the magnetic and gravitational fields
"Geophysics studies the Earth."
"Exploration geophysics uses the science of seismic reflection to map the deep subsurface structures that could potentially trap oil and gas deposits kilometers below the Earth's surface."
the branch of science and technology that involves the use of living organisms, cells, and biological systems to develop new products and applications for various industries
"Biotechnology creates new medicines."
"Biotechnology uses living organisms to develop new products and medical treatments that help cure diseases and improve crop yields."
a field of science that deals with the chemistry of organisms
"Biochemistry is a hard subject."
"Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes that happen inside living organisms and cells."
a field of study that combines biology and computational methods to analyze and interpret biological data
"Bioinformatics uses computers for biology."
"Clinical bioinformatics is the application of computational tools to a patient's unique genetic code"
the scientific study of the oceans, including their physical and chemical properties, marine life, and the dynamics of ocean currents
"Oceanology studies the big oceans."
"Oceanology helps scientists understand how ocean currents affect marine ecosystems worldwide."
the scientific study of human society, its nature, structure, and development, as well as social behavior
"Sociology is about human society."
"A core concept in sociology is the distinction between 'micro' interactions"
a branch of medical science particularly concerned with the disorders of the nervous system
"Neurology studies the nervous system."
"Neurology is the branch of medicine that focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system and the brain."
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