-ology

Medical Suffix
-ology

-ology means study of (from the Greek).

What does -ology mean?

The suffix -ology means "study of". It is used to build many medical terms, and comes from the Greek.

Example words using -ology

WordMeaning
cardiologystudy of the heart
neurologystudy of the nervous system

Related word parts

-ologist · -iatry

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Study reference only — not medical advice. Always consult qualified sources for clinical decisions.