microbiology

The definition of microbiology is the branch of biology that studies micro-organisms (very small organisms).

(noun)

The study of immune systems is an example of microbiology.

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See microbiology in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the branch of biology that deals with microorganisms

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See microbiology in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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

Related Forms:

  • miˌcro·biˌo·logˈi·cal (-bīˌə-lŏjˈĭ-kəl), miˌcro·biˌo·logˈic adjective
  • miˌcro·biˌo·logˈi·cal·ly adverb
  • miˌcro·bi·olˈo·gist noun

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