microbiologic

A scientist studies microbiologic samples under a microscope.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to microbiology: "microbiologic" describes anything that pertains to the scientific study of microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. It is a variant form of "microbiological."

Usage Examples

• (An analysis related to the study of microorganisms.)
• (Research in the field of microbiology.)

Advanced Usage

• "Microbiologic testing": a specific procedure used to identify or quantify microorganisms in a sample.

  • The hospital requires microbiologic testing for all surgical instruments. (Testing that involves microbiology.)

• "Microbiologic contamination": the presence of harmful microorganisms in a substance or environment.

  • The food was recalled due to microbiologic contamination. (Contamination by microbes.)

Variants and Related Words

• Microbiological (adj): the more common form of the same word, meaning "relating to microbiology."

  • The microbiological study of soil reveals its health. (The study of microorganisms in soil.)

• Microbiology (n): the branch of science that deals with microorganisms.

  • She earned a degree in microbiology. (The study of microscopic life.)

• Microbiologist (n): a scientist who specializes in microbiology.

  • The microbiologist identified the new strain of bacteria. (An expert in microbiology.)

Synonyms

• Microbial: relating to or caused by microorganisms.

  • The microbial growth was visible under the microscope. (Relating to microbes.)

• Bacteriological: specifically relating to bacteria (a subset of microbiology).

  • The bacteriological test confirmed the infection. (Relating to bacteria.)

Related Idioms

• (No common idioms directly involve "microbiologic," as it is a technical term.)

Phrasal Verbs

• (No phrasal verbs are associated with "microbiologic," as it is an adjective.)