microbiology
Meaning: The branch of science that studies microscopic organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
Microbiology encompasses several sub-disciplines: bacteriology (bacteria), virology (viruses), mycology (fungi), and parasitology (parasites). In clinical settings, microbiologists identify the organisms causing infections and advise on appropriate antibiotic or antifungal treatments. The field is also essential in food safety, environmental science, and biotechnology.
Examples
- The microbiology laboratory identified the bacterium responsible for the outbreak of food poisoning. 微生物学实验室鉴定出引起食物中毒爆发的细菌。El laboratorio de microbiología identificó la bacteria responsable del brote de intoxicación alimentaria.微生物学研究室は、食中毒の発生原因となった細菌を特定した。미생물학 연구실은 식중독 발생의 원인이 된 세균을 특정했다.
- She studied microbiology at the University of Manchester before specialising in infectious diseases. 她在曼彻斯特大学学习微生物学后,转攻感染性疾病专业。Estudió microbiología en la Universidad de Mánchester antes de especializarse en enfermedades infecciosas.彼女はマンチェスター大学で微生物学を学んだ後、感染症を専門にした。그녀는 맨체스터 대학교에서 미생물학을 전공한 후 감염 질환을 전문으로 했다.
- Clinical microbiology plays a vital role in guiding antibiotic prescribing and combating drug resistance. 临床微生物学在指导抗生素处方和对抗耐药性方面发挥着至关重要的作用。La microbiología clínica desempeña un papel vital en la orientación de la prescripción de antibióticos y la lucha contra la resistencia a los fármacos.臨床微生物学は抗菌薬の適正処方の指針と薬剤耐性対策において重要な役割を果たしています。임상 미생물학은 항생제의 적정 처방 지침과 약물 내성 대응에 있어 중요한 역할을 합니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, professional
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Greek mikros (small), bios (life), and -logia (study of). The field was founded in the 19th century by pioneers such as Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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