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microbiology
[ mahy-kroh-bahy-ol-uh-jee ]
noun
- the branch of biology dealing with the structure, function, uses, and modes of existence of microscopic organisms.
microbiology
/ ˌmaɪkrəʊˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; ˌmaɪkrəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ /
noun
- the branch of biology involving the study of microorganisms
microbiology
/ ī′kō-ī-ŏ′ə-ŧ /
- The scientific study of microorganisms.
Derived Forms
- microbiological, adjective
- ˌˌˈDz, adverb
- ˌDzˈDZDz, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ····Dz·· [mahy-kroh-bahy-, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], c·o·Dzi adjective
- c·o·Dzi·· adverb
- c··DZo· noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of microbiology1
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