microbiology

microbiology definition - medical

mi·cro·bi·ol·o·gy (mīˌkrō-bī-ŏlˈə-jē)

noun
The branch of biology that deals with microorganisms and their effects on other living organisms.

Related Forms:

  • miˌcro·biˌo·logˈic (-ə-lŏgˈĭk) adjective

Related Forms:

  • miˌcro·bi·olˈo·gist noun

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