Microbiology

Pronunciation: /ˌmaɪkroʊˌbaɪˈɑːlədʒiː/

Microbiology (noun)

  1. The scientific study of very small living organisms, especially those that can cause disease or live in different environments.
  2. 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.