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microbiology
/ˌmaɪkɹəˌbaɪˈɑɫədʒi/, /ˌmaɪkɹoʊˌbaɪˈɑɫədʒi/
Microbiology
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the branch of biology that deals with microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, and their effects on living organisms
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Inanimate
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Microbiology is essential for understanding disease transmission.
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microbiology
biology
