thermaneutics 

Study of effects of externally applied energy gradients (hot or cold) to living cells or biological organisms. Background: cells are isothermic (meaning single temperature) systems which depend on chemical reactions to release energy and perform work. This is the opposite of internal combustion and steam engines which use heat and pressure to perform mechanical work. (origin: combining form thermal + therapeutics)

A modern scientist of thermaneutics may be studying infrared therapy, cryogenics, or the impact of heat induced sweat on inflammatory disorders.

thermaneutics by Hearthsider July 31, 2009

hermaneutics 

the study of men who have multiple private adulterous affairs and then have a go at public office while wearing an Indian Jones hat

Did you see Herman Cain wearing that Indian Jones hat on Fox and then he denied those women he financially and physically assisted? No... Well, you better study up on your hermaneutics!

hermaneutics by manfun December 6, 2011

hermaneutics 

The study of Herman Melville's "Moby Dick" in an effort to explain it as a volume of moral and philosophical guidance based on divine revelation.

Hermaneutics tells us that the Great White Whale represents attainable but difficult and ultimately pyrrhic life goals and obsessions.

hermaneutics by ufo42 May 30, 2013