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microbiology

[ mahy-kroh-bahy-ol-uh-jee ]

noun

  1. the branch of biology dealing with the structure, function, uses, and modes of existence of microscopic organisms.


microbiology

/ ˌmaɪkrəʊˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; ˌmaɪkrəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. the branch of biology involving the study of microorganisms
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microbiology

/ mī′krō-bī-ŏlə-jē /

  1. The scientific study of microorganisms.
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Derived Forms

  • microbiological, adjective
  • ˌmicroˌbioˈlogically, adverb
  • ˌmicrobiˈologist, noun
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Other Words From

  • mi·cro·bi·o·log·i·cal [mahy-kroh-bahy-, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], micro·bio·logic adjective
  • micro·bio·logi·cal·ly adverb
  • micro·bi·olo·gist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of microbiology1

First recorded in 1885–90; micro- + biology
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Example Sentences

The hospital’s microbiology lab identified three possible culprits: two bacteria and a fungus, a mucormycete mold.

She said he does not drink, smoke or take drugs and was focused on his exams, eventually passing eight GCSEs, and had been planning to study microbiology at university.

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The alchemy of cooking involves teaching children and other learners about microbiology, physics, chemistry, materials science, math, cooking techniques and tools, food ingredients and their sourcing, human health and problem-solving.

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Occupations: Brittany is a microbiology researcher; Brandon is an industrial designer.

She says she always wanted to work in this area as microbiology always fascinated her.

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