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Science

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physiology
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the field of science that studies the function or interactions among organisms

She is studying physiology to understand how the body’s systems work together.

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microbiology
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the branch of biology that deals with microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, and their effects on living organisms

Microbiology is essential for understanding disease transmission.

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geophysics
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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 plays a crucial role in studying seismic waves to understand Earth's interior structure.

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biotechnology
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the use of living organisms, or their parts or products, in industrial, agricultural, medical, or other technological applications to produce or modify useful products or processes

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biochemistry
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a field of science that deals with the chemistry of organisms

Enzymes, which are proteins that speed up chemical reactions, are a key focus in biochemistry.

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bioinformatics
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a field of study that combines biology and computational methods to analyze and interpret biological data

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the scientific study of the oceans, including their physical and chemical properties, marine life, and the dynamics of ocean currents

Oceanology investigates the complex interactions between the atmosphere and the world's oceans.

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sociology
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the scientific study of human society, its nature, structure, and development, as well as social behavior

She decided to study sociology because she was interested in how culture influences people's behaviors.

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neurology
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a branch of medical science particularly concerned with the disorders of the nervous system

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laboratory
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a place where people do scientific experiments, manufacture drugs, etc.

The chemistry students conducted experiments in the laboratory to study chemical reactions.

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