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bacteriology
The definition of bacteriology is the scientific study of microscopic organisms.
(noun)An example of bacteriology is studying which organisms live in the human colon and are necessary for proper digestion.
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See bacteriology in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
the study of bacteria, either as a branch of medicine or as a science, important in food processing, agriculture, industry, etc.
Related Forms:
- bacteriologic adjective or bacteriological
- bacteriologically adverb
- bacteriologist noun
See bacteriology in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
The study of bacteria, especially in relation to medicine and agriculture.
Related Forms:
- bac·teˌri·o·logˈic (-ə-lŏjˈĭk), bac·teˌri·o·logˈi·cal adjective
- bac·teˌri·o·logˈi·cal·ly adverb
- bac·teˌri·olˈo·gist noun
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