Liste de Mots Niveau C2 - Domaines et études scientifiques

the scientific study of climates, including long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, wind, and other atmospheric conditions

climatologie

the study of how communication and control work in living organisms and machines, focusing on information flow, feedback, and system regulation

cybernétique

the scientific study of human movement, encompassing the anatomy, physiology, and mechanics involved in physical activity

kinésiologie

the branch of physics that studies celestial objects and phenomena in the universe, such as stars, galaxies, and cosmic radiation

astrophysique

the branch of physics that deals with the behavior of particles at the smallest scales, governed by principles such as superposition and uncertainty

mécanique quantique, physique quantique

the branch of physiology concerning with the functioning of the nervous system

neurophysiologie

the science or process of deliberately modifying the features of a living organism by changing its genetic information

génie génétique

a physics framework describing forces and particles as interactions within fields

théorie quantique des champs, théorie des champs quantiques

the branch of biology that focuses on the study of the structure and function of genes at the molecular level

génétique moléculaire

the study of how the brain processes thoughts and behaviors

neurosciences cognitives, neurosciences du comportement

the branch of science that studies fossils

paléontologie

the branch of medical science that is concerned with the components of the body's immune system

immunologie

the branch in medicine that primarily focuses on the distribution and control of diseases

épidémiologie

the scientific study of earthquakes and seismic waves, providing insights into Earth's interior, tectonic plate movement, and earthquake hazards

sismologie, géophysique

a branch of geology that focuses on the study of volcanoes, volcanic activity, and related phenomena

volcanologie

the discipline that focuses on the study of water distribution, movement, and quality on Earth's surface and underground

hydrologie

the discipline that focuses on the scientific study of animal behavior, including its evolutionary origins and ecological significance

éthologie

the branch of medicine and physiology dealing with the endocrine system that controls the hormones in one's body

endocrinologie

the branch of medical science that primarily focuses on the study of viruses and virus-like agents

virologie

a branch of zoology concerning the scientific study of insects

entomologie

a branch of zoology concerning the scientific study of birds

ornithologie

the branch of zoology that focuses on the study of reptiles and amphibians

herpétologie, étude des reptiles et amphibiens

the scientific study of fish including their biology, behavior, classification etc.

ichtyologie

a branch of medical science that specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer

oncologie

the study of inland aquatic ecosystems, including lakes, rivers, ponds, and wetlands

limnologie

a branch of medical science primarily focusing on the study of the causes and effects of disease or injury

pathologie

a branch of engineering and physics that deals with the mechanical properties of gases, especially air, and the application of pressurized air to produce motion or mechanical effects

pneumatique, pneumatics

the branch of philosophy in which knowledge is studied

épistémologie

the study of family lineages and the history of descent

généalogie

the branch of biology that focuses on the microscopic study of tissues and cells to understand their structure, function, and organization

histologie