bacteriology

== English == === Etymology === From bacterio- +‎ -ology. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /bækˌtɪəɹ.ɪˈɒləd͡ʒi/ === Noun === bacteriology (usually uncountable, plural bacteriologies) (biology, microbiology) The scientific study of bacteria, especially in relation to disease and agriculture. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== bacteriological bacteriologist ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== microbiology