microbiology

English

Etymology

From micro- +‎ biology.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌmʌɪkrə(ʊ)bʌɪˈɒlədʒi/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

microbiology (uncountable)

  1. (biology) The branch of biology that deals with microorganisms, especially their effects on man and other living organisms.

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