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
Other Word Forms
- mycologic adjective
- mycological adjective
- mycologically adverb
- mycologist noun
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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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 • Apr. 26, 2025
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
As an adult, she developed an interest in mycology, the study of mushrooms and other fungi.
From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023
Have we many parallels in the field of mycology?
From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Second Annual Meeting Ithaca, New York, December 14 and 15, 1911 by Northern Nut Growers Association
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