mycology

American  

[mahy-kol-uh-jee] / maɪˈkɒl ə dʒi /

noun

1. the branch of biology dealing with fungi.

2. the fungi found in an area.

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mycology British  

/ ˌmaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl, maɪˈkɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi

2. the fungi of a particular region

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mycology Scientific  

/ mī-kŏl′ə-jē /

1. The scientific study of fungi.

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Other Word Forms

• mycologic adjective
• mycological adjective
• mycologically adverb
• mycologist noun

Etymology

Origin of mycology

First recorded in 1830–40; myco- + -logy

Example Sentences

Yeah, this is the latest in a long line of multimedia objects that I've spent a foolish amount of time and energy curating that have something to do with fungi or mycology.

From Salon

The research also transforms our understanding of fungus biology, a field known as mycology.

From Salon

The authors' molecular work on type species is a major contribution to mycology because it establishes an authoritative foundation for all future work on Psilocybe diversity in taxonomy.

From Science Daily

"I think there has been a cultural need for symbols of connection, for means of connection, and mycology has become a way to meet that need," Vandegrift said.

From Salon

As an adult, she developed an interest in mycology, the study of mushrooms and other fungi.

From New York Times