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microbiology

/ˌmaɪkrəʊˈbaɪɒlədʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does microbiology mean?

noun

The study of microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and other unicellular organisms, and their interactions with their environment and other organisms.

Example

"The microbiologist spent years studying the effects of antibiotics on bacterial populations."

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