Definition of Microbiology

Microbiology - The scientific study of microorganisms (eg Bacteria, Viruses and Fungi).

Originally the study of microbiology was directed towards the effects of microorganisms (eg how they cause disease and decay). However during the 20th century, the emphasis shifted to their physiology, biochemistry and genetics. Microbes are now recognized as important vehicles for the study of biochemical and genetic processes common to all living organisms, and their rapid growth enables their laboratory culture in large numbers for studies in genetics.

Ames

Antibiotic Resistance

Antibiotics

Antimicrobial Agent

Antimicrobial Drug Resistance

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST)

Bacillus

Bacteria

Bioburden

CFU

Chromogenic media

CLSI

Coccus

Conjugation

Endospore

Enteric Bacteria

EUCAST

Flagellum

Fungi

Gram Stain

Membrane filtration

MIC

Microbiology

Microorganism

Morphology

OPKA

Pathogen

Penicillins

Plasmid

SBA

Spirillum

Spirochaete

SRID – Single Radial Immunodiffusion

Sterility test

Vaccine

Vibrio

Virus