microbiology
[ mahy-kroh-bahy-ol-uh-jee ]
/ ˌmaɪ kroʊ baɪˈɒl ə dʒi /
noun
the branch of biology dealing with the structure, function, uses, and modes of existence of microscopic organisms.
OTHER WORDS FROM microbiology
mi·cro·bi·o·log·i·cal [mahy-kroh-bahy-uh-loj-i-kuh l] /ˌmaɪ kroʊˌbaɪ əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, mi·cro·bi·o·log·ic, adjective mi·cro·bi·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb mi·cro·bi·ol·o·gist, nounWords nearby microbiology
microbarogram,
microbarograph,
microbe,
microbead,
microbicide,
microbiology,
microbiome,
microbiomic,
microbiomics,
microbiota,
microblade
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British Dictionary definitions for microbiology
microbiology
/ (ˌmaɪkrəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the branch of biology involving the study of microorganisms
Derived forms of microbiology
microbiological (ˌmaɪkrəʊˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) or microbiologic, adjective microbiologically, adverb microbiologist, nounMedical definitions for microbiology
microbiology
[ mī′krō-bī-ŏl′ə-jē ]
n.
The branch of biology that deals with microorganisms and their effects on other living organisms.
Other words from microbiology
mi′cro•bi′o•log′ic (-ə-lŏg′ĭk) adj. mi′cro•bi•ol′o•gist n.Scientific definitions for microbiology
microbiology
[ mī′krō-bī-ŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of microorganisms.