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microbiology vs. biology

microbiology

noun

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

biology

noun

  1. the science of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena, especially with reference to origin, growth, reproduction, structure, and behavior.
  2. the living organisms of a region:

    the biology of Pennsylvania.

  3. the biological phenomena characteristic of an organism or a group of organisms:

    She is studying the biology of worms, especially in regard to their reproductive behavior.