What is another word for suicidology?
Pronunciation: [sˌuːɪsɪdˈɒləd͡ʒi] (IPA) 
Suicidology is the study of suicide and suicidal behaviors. There are a variety of terms that are often used as synonyms for suicidology, including thanatology, suicidonomy, and suicidiatrics. Thanatology, which derives from the Greek word "thanatos" meaning death, is the study of dying, death, and bereavement. Suicidonomy combines the words suicide and taxonomy, and refers to the classification of suicidal behavior. Suicidiatrics is the study and treatment of suicidal behavior and associated mental health conditions. Although these terms are often used interchangeably with suicidology, each has a unique focus that can help to broaden our understanding of suicide and its related phenomena.
