probiology

/prəˈbɪɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of the effects of microorganisms on the human body, particularly in relation to the gut microbiome.

“The doctor specialized in probiology and helped patients develop personalized diets based on their microbiome.”

Synonyms

  • gut microbiology
  • microbial ecology

Antonyms

  • antimicrobial therapy
  • germ theory