microbiology
UK/,maɪkrə(ʊ)baɪ'ɒlədʒɪ/US/maikrәjbai'ɔlәdʒi/
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Definitions
n.
The study of microorganisms
微生物学
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmicro- (small) + bio (life) + logy (study) = the study of microscopic life (bacteria, viruses, fungi). Same bio- + logy recipe as biology, narrowed to the very small.
Root bio still carries 34 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
She majored in microbiology before going to medical school.