Name and define six of the contagious diseases. 1. Conjunctivits; pinkeye, inflammation of mucous membrane around the eye. 2. Herpes sim 1 - fever blisters or cold sores. 3. Herpes zoster - shingles; painful skin condition from reactivation of chickenpox virus.
The scientific study of elements, atoms and molecules is called  Chemistry.   A person who practices this science is called a Chemist. 7 people found this useful.
exists and is an alternate of . Astronomy is the study of the universe with particular reference to celestial bodies. The planets, the moons, the sun and other stars, galaxies, etc. all fall under astronomy. Astronomy is comparable to a physical geographic study of space. Not to be confused with astrophysics, the study of the physics or composition of celestial bodies.