microbiology
|mi-cro-bi-ol-o-gy|
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/ˌmaɪkroʊbaɪˈɑːlədʒi/
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/ˌmaɪkrəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi/
study of microorganisms
Etymology
Etymology Information
'microbiology' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'mikros' meaning 'small' and 'bios' meaning 'life', combined with 'logia' meaning 'study of'.
Historical Evolution
'mikros' and 'bios' combined with 'logia' in Greek, eventually forming the modern English word 'microbiology'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'study of small life forms', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the branch of science that deals with microorganisms.
Microbiology is essential for understanding diseases.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/05 01:01