(mathematics) a non-Euclidean geometry that regards space as like a sphere and a line as like a great circle
expected value
Noun
the sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values
entomology
Noun
the branch of zoology that studies insects
ethology
Noun
the branch of zoology that studies the behavior of animals in their natural habitats
eugenics
Noun
the study of methods of improving genetic qualities by selective breeding (especially as applied to human mating)
euthenics
Noun
the study of methods of improving human well-being and efficient functioning by improving environmental conditions
endodontics
Noun
the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the dental pulp
endodontia
Noun
the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the dental pulp
exodontics
Noun
the branch of dentistry dealing with extraction of teeth
exodontia
Noun
the branch of dentistry dealing with extraction of teeth
emergency medicine
Noun
the branch of medicine concerned with the prompt diagnosis and treatment of injuries or trauma or sudden illness
endocrinology
Noun
the branch of medicine dealing with the endocrine glands and their secretions
epidemiology
Noun
the branch of medical science dealing with the transmission and control of disease
ecology
Noun
the branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment
ecology
Noun
the environment as it relates to living organisms
environmental science
Noun
the branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment
embryology
Noun
the branch of biology that studies the formation and early development of living organisms
exobiology
Noun
the branch of biology concerned with the effects of outer space on living organisms and the search for extraterrestrial life
economic geology
Noun
the branch of geology that deals with economically valuable geological materials
economic geography
Noun
the branch of geography concerned with the production and distribution of commodities
evolutionism
Noun
a scientific theory of the origin of species of plants and animals
engineering science
Noun
the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
ergonomics
Noun
the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments
electromagnetism
Noun
the branch of physics concerned with electromagnetic phenomena
electromagnetism
Noun
magnetism produced by an electric current
electromagnetics
Noun
the branch of physics concerned with electromagnetic phenomena
electronics
Noun
the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices
electrostatics
Noun
the branch of physics that deals with static electricity
electrical engineering
Noun
the branch of engineering science that studies the uses of electricity and the equipment for power generation and distribution and the control of machines and communication
electron optics
Noun
the branch of electronics that deals with beams of electrons and their focusing and deflection by magnetic fields
enzymology
Noun
the branch of biochemistry dealing with the chemical nature and biological activity of enzymes
earth science
Noun
any of the sciences that deal with the earth or its parts
experimental psychology
Noun
the branch of psychology that uses experimental methods to study psychological issues
electrochemistry
Noun
branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical action of electricity and the production of electricity by chemical reactions
ethics
Noun
the philosophical study of moral values and rules
ethics
Noun
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
eudemonism
Noun
an ethical system that evaluates actions by reference to personal well-being through a life based on reason
epigraphy
Noun
the study of ancient inscriptions
endaemonism
Noun
an ethical system that evaluates actions by reference to personal well-being through a life based on reason
etiology
Noun
the philosophical study of causation
etiology
Noun
the cause of a disease
esthetics
Noun
(art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art)
ethnography
Noun
the branch of anthropology that provides scientific description of individual human societies
ethnology
Noun
the branch of anthropology that deals with the division of humankind into races and with their origins and distribution and distinctive characteristics
evolutionary trend
Noun
a general direction of evolutionary change
economics
Noun
the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management
economic science
Noun
the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management
epistemic logic
Noun
the modal logic of knowledge and uncertainty and ignorance
econometrics
Noun
the application of mathematics and statistics to the study of economic and financial data