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Microbiology

Verb / ˌmaɪkrəʊˌbaɪˈɑ:lʌdʒi: / / ˌmaɪkrʌˌbaɪˈɑ:lʌdʒi: / Another word for microbiology — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Microbiology is the study of microorganisms like bacteria and viruses.

Synonyms & similar words

bacteriology virology mycology parasitology immunology pathology genetics

Synonyms by register

Formal

bacteriology virology mycology protozoology

Antonyms

macrobiology macroscience zoology botany physiology anatomy

Common collocations

  • medical microbiology
  • environmental microbiology
  • food microbiology
  • clinical microbiology
  • industrial microbiology
  • applied microbiology
  • molecular microbiology

Word family

noun microbiology
adjective microbiological

Usage note

Microbiology is a scientific discipline. Its antonyms are typically other biological sciences that study larger organisms or systems.

Example sentences

  1. Microbiology is a fascinating field of study.
  2. Scientists who study microbiology use microscopes to see tiny organisms.
  3. Microbiology helps us understand how diseases are caused and how to prevent them.
  4. Microbiology is important in many fields including medicine, agriculture, and environmental science.
  5. One of the most important discoveries in microbiology was the development of antibiotics.

Quotes

  • Microbiology is the science of small things with big impacts.
  • Microbiology is the study of the invisible world.
  • Without microbiology, we would know very little about the world around us.

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