Bacteriology (Noun)
Meaning
The branch of medical science that studies bacteria in relation to disease.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The microbiology lab focused primarily on bacteriology to understand the mechanisms of bacterial infections.
- The medical student's coursework included bacteriology to prepare her for a career in infectious disease research.
- His work in bacteriology helped to identify the specific strain of bacteria causing the outbreak in the community.
- Bacteriology was a crucial aspect of the public health investigation into the source of the foodborne illness.
- The team of scientists used advanced techniques in bacteriology to develop a new antibiotic that targeted resistant bacterial strains.