English Explanatory Dictionary

microbiology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The branch of biology that deals with microorganisms, especially their effects on man and other living organisms.

Pronunciation

/ˌmʌɪkrə(ʊ)bʌɪˈɒlədʒi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-microbiology.wav

Word forms

microbiology

Etymology

From micro- + biology.

Synonyms

microbiology

Related words

mbio microbiologically microbiologic microbiological microbiologist molecular biologist molecular biology microorganism microbe bacterium virus mucus parasite

Derived words

astromicrobiology electromicrobiology geomicrobiology palaeomicrobiology paleomicrobiology sociomicrobiology soil microbiology xenomicrobiology
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