Commonly encountered in medical specializations such as cardiology and oncology.
Literal Meaning
Study of
Actual Meaning
This means THE STUDY OF something. So "cardiology" is the study of the heart.
Examples in Context
Cardiology is the -ology of heart diseases.
Helpful Tips
1Suffix helps identify the area of study in medicine.
2Combine with root words for specific fields like dermatology.
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