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

microbiology

/ mī′krō-bī-ŏl′ə-jē /

1. The scientific study of microorganisms.

Derived Forms

• microbiological, adjective
• ˌmicroˌbioˈlogically, adverb
• ˌmicrobiˈologist, noun

Other Words From

• mi·cro·bi·o·log·i·cal [mahy-kroh-bahy-, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], micro·bio·logic adjective
• micro·bio·logi·cal·ly adverb
• micro·bi·olo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of microbiology¹

First recorded in 1885–90; micro- + biology

Example Sentences

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.

From BBC

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.

From Salon

Occupations: Brittany is a microbiology researcher; Brandon is an industrial designer.

From Los Angeles Times

She says she always wanted to work in this area as microbiology always fascinated her.

From BBC

Timothy Walsh, professor of medical microbiology at the University of Oxford, said lessons should have been learned from the earlier outbreak.

From BBC