mycology
|my-col-o-gy|
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/maɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
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/maɪˈkɒlədʒi/
study of fungi
Etymology
'mycology' originates from New Latin/Modern scientific coinage, formed from Greek 'mykḗs' meaning 'fungus, mushroom' and Greek suffix '‑logia' meaning 'study of'.
'mykḗs' (Greek) gave rise to New Latin/Modern scientific formations such as 'mycology' in the 19th century, which entered English as the term for the study of fungi.
Initially coined to mean 'the study of fungi' and this core meaning has remained stable into modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the branch of biology that studies fungi, including their genetics, biochemistry, taxonomy, ecology, and uses or harm to humans.
She specialized in mycology and published several papers on fungal pathogens.
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Last updated: 2025/09/24 01:53