Occupation or Discipline
bacteriology Audio
bac·te·ri·ol·o·gy [ bak-teer-ee-ol-uh-jee ]
Subclass of:
Science of Microbiology
Etymology:
Greek bakterion, a diminutive of baktron = a rod or shepherd's staff + logos = study or science
Definitions related to bacteriology:
  • The branch of science that studies bacteria, especially in relation to medicine and agriculture.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • The study of the structure, growth, function, genetics, and reproduction of bacteria, and BACTERIAL INFECTIONS.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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