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bacteriology

/ˌbæktəˈraɪɒlədʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does bacteriology mean?

noun

The study of bacteria, including their structure, growth, metabolism, and classification. It is a branch of microbiology that deals with the identification, isolation, and characterization of bacteria.

Example

"The microbiologist spent years studying bacteriology to develop a new treatment for bacterial infections."

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