In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Science of diseases

Options

A. philology
B. pathology
C. psychology
D. virology

Answer

B

Explanation

Pathology (N.) : the scientific study of diseases
philology (N.) : the scientific study of the development of language or of a particular language
psychology (N.) : the scientific study of the mind and how it influences behaviour
virology (N.) : the scientific study of viruses and diseases caused by them