bacteriology

/ˌbæktərɪˈɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The branch of biology that deals with bacteria, including their properties, classification, and diseases caused by them.

“The research team studied bacteriology to develop new treatments for bacterial infections.”

Synonyms

  • microbiology
  • microzymology

Antonyms

  • mycology
  • virology