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

microbiology

1. The scientific study of microorganisms.

Other Word Forms

• microbiological adjective
• microbiologic adjective
• microbiologically adverb
• microbiologist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of microbiology¹

First recorded in 1885–90; micro- + biology

Example Sentences

Artemisinin-based medicines are still very effective, but resistance to them is spreading, particularly in East and Southern Africa, said David Fidock, professor of microbiology and immunology and medical sciences at Columbia University.

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"We brought together genetic analysis, plant physiology and microbiology, allowing us to ask and answer questions that couldn't have been addressed before."

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Careers Wales has also told the BBC that life sciences, which include roles within biomedical sciences and microbiology, and the energy industry are seen as the biggest growing sector in Wales.

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After leaving the Salk, Baltimore returned to Boston and became an associate professor of microbiology at MIT.

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Dr Primrose Freestone, an associate professor in clinical microbiology at the University of Leicester, says it can lead to symptoms for what is known as sick building syndrome.

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