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microbiology

[ mahy-kroh-bahy-ol-uh-jee ]

noun

  1. the branch of biology dealing with the structure, function, uses, and modes of existence of microscopic organisms.


microbiology

/ ˌmaɪkrəʊˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; ˌmaɪkrəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. the branch of biology involving the study of microorganisms
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microbiology

/ ī′kō-ī-ŏə-ŧ /

  1. The scientific study of microorganisms.
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Derived Forms

  • microbiological, adjective
  • ˌˌˈDz, adverb
  • ˌDzˈDZDz, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ····Dz·· [mahy-kroh-bahy-, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], c·o·Dzi adjective
  • c·o·Dzi·· adverb
  • c··DZo· noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of microbiology1

First recorded in 1885–90; micro- + biology
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Trump feels certain, in the face of all available evidence, that he’s the ultimate expert in literally everything: aviation, microbiology, flush toilets and, of course, the ecstatic perfection of tariff policy.

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Dr Lindsey Edwards, a senior lecturer in microbiology at King's College London, said the new study "marks a significant and alarming increase compared to previous data".

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The hospital’s microbiology lab identified three possible culprits: two bacteria and a fungus, a mucormycete mold.

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She said he does not drink, smoke or take drugs and was focused on his exams, eventually passing eight GCSEs, and had been planning to study microbiology at university.

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The alchemy of cooking involves teaching children and other learners about microbiology, physics, chemistry, materials science, math, cooking techniques and tools, food ingredients and their sourcing, human health and problem-solving.

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