Latin Root
the study of sequence of events
chronology
operating without external influence or control
automatic
the study of insects
entomology
to conduct business or affairs
transact
the study of the nervous system and its disorders
neurology
the study of relationships between organisms and their environment
ecology
a self-propelled land vehicle
automobile
the study of prehistoric life
paleontology
to shift or change the location of
transfer
the study of the origin and development of humans
anthropology
the study of skin and its disorders
dermatology
biography of a person written by him or herself
autobiography
the study of speech sounds in a language
phonology
to change in appearance or form
transform
the study of teeth and their disorders
odontology
the study of poisonous substances
toxicology
a person's signature
autograph
the study of fungus
mycology
to move from one form, state or activity to another
transition
the study of the origins and structure of the Earth
geology
the study of birds
ornithology
the quality of being self-governing or self-directing
autonomy
the study of blood and its disorders
hematology
to change to another language
translate
the study of mental processes and behavior
psychology