mycology

[ mahy-kol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the branch of biology dealing with fungi.
2. the fungi found in an area.

mycology

/ ˌmaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; maɪˈkɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi
2. the fungi of a particular region

mycology

/ mī-kŏl′ə-jē /

1. The scientific study of fungi.

Derived Forms

• myˈcologist, noun
• mycological, adjective

Other Words From

• my·co·log·i·cal [mahy-k, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], myco·logic adjective
• myco·logi·cal·ly adverb
• my·colo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of mycology¹

First recorded in 1830–40; myco- + -logy

Example Sentences

The research also transforms our understanding of fungus biology, a field known as mycology.

From Salon

The authors' molecular work on type species is a major contribution to mycology because it establishes an authoritative foundation for all future work on Psilocybe diversity in taxonomy.

From Science Daily

"I think there has been a cultural need for symbols of connection, for means of connection, and mycology has become a way to meet that need," Vandegrift said.

From Salon

As an adult, she developed an interest in mycology, the study of mushrooms and other fungi.

From New York Times

DNA discovery has shaken up the world of mycology, revealing signatures of thousands of distinct fungi in soil, water and elsewhere.

From Washington Post