Microbiology
Pronunciation: /ˌmaɪkroʊˌbaɪˈɑːlədʒiː/
Microbiology (noun)
- The scientific study of very small living organisms, especially those that can cause disease or live in different environments.
- A field that studies how tiny organisms spread, how they affect the body, and how to prevent or treat infections.
Examples
- Microbiology studies microbes and how they live.
- Microbiology helps scientists understand tiny organisms.