mycology
Americannoun
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the branch of biology dealing with fungi.
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the fungi found in an area.
noun
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the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi
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the fungi of a particular region
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Etymology
Origin of mycology
Explanation
The science of fungi and yeasts is mycology. If you're fascinated with mushrooms, you might decide to study mycology and learn more about them. Mycology is a branch of biology, and scientists who specialize in this area are mycologists. Some focus on mushrooms, researching their use as food and medicine as well as the potential danger of their toxins. Others study yeasts that are useful in the dairy, winemaking, brewing, and baking industries. It's thanks to mycology (and fungi) that life-saving medicines including penicillin and statins were discovered. Mycology has a Greek root, mykēs, or "mushroom."
Vocabulary lists containing mycology
Example Sentences
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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 ● Jan. 9, 2024
“We’ve been flying under the radar for decades in mycology because fungal infections didn’t used to be frequently seen,” said Ostrosky of UTHealth Houston.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 27, 2023
Vandegrift recommends joining a local mycology club to go on hikes and poke around for, as mycologist David Arora put it, "All That the Rain Promises and More..."
From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2023
As an adult, she developed an interest in mycology, the study of mushrooms and other fungi.
From New York Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
Any of you who have outgrown the labor of caring for nut trees might find interest in mycology in which I found diversion and edibles for a while.
From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 43rd Annual Meeting Rockport, Indiana, August 25, 26 and 27, 1952 by Northern Nut Growers Association
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