microbiology
Translation
microbiology
Examples
She is studying microbiology at university.
She is studying microbiology at university.
Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms.
Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms.
Grammar Patterns
microbiology the scientific study of microorganisms She is studying microbiology at university.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bacteriology, virology (as related fields)
Etymology
From 'micro-' (small) + 'bio-' (life) + '-logy' (study of). It means the study of small life.
Memory Tips
Remember it as the 'logy' (study) of 'microbes' (small life forms).