bacteriology
English
Etymology
From bacterio- + -ology.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /bækˌtɪəɹ.ɪˈɒləd͡ʒi/
Noun
bacteriology (usually uncountable, plural bacteriologies)
- (biology, microbiology) The scientific study of bacteria, especially in relation to disease and agriculture.
Derived terms
- astrobacteriology
- cyanobacteriology
- cytobacteriology
- mycobacteriology
- xenobacteriology
Related terms
- bacteriological
- bacteriologist
Translations
scientific study of bacteria
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See also
- microbiology