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Noun: microbiology  ,mI-krow'bI-ó-lu-jee
  1. The branch of biology that studies microorganisms and their effects on humans
    "Microbiology plays a crucial role in understanding infectious diseases"

Derived forms: microbiologies

Type of: biological science, biology

Encyclopedia: Microbiology