What is the study of skulls called?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Craniology
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Cardiology | the study of the heart and its diseases | Dr Mehta works in the cardiology ward of the city hospital. |
| (2) Craniology (answer) | the study of skulls, their shape and size | The museum has a craniology section with skulls of early humans. |
| (3) Cryptology | the study of secret codes | During the war, experts in cryptology read the enemy’s secret messages. |
| (4) Haematology | the study of blood and its diseases | The blood test report came from the haematology lab. |