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mycology

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Noun — The branch of science that deals with fungi.

How to use mycology

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study mycology a course in mycology a mycology society a specialist in mycology

It is a scientific term, used mostly in academic, technical or specialist hobby settings.

Etymology

The word is formed in English from myco- and -logy. It may, however, have been taken over from French or German, which in turn drew on a New Latin form.

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Frequently asked questions

What is mycology?
Mycology is the study of fungi. It covers organisms such as mushrooms, moulds and yeasts.
What is a person who studies mycology called?
A person who studies fungi is called a mycologist.
How do you pronounce mycology?
In British English it is said my-KOL-uh-jee, with the stress on the second syllable. The American pronunciation has a different vowel in that stressed syllable, so it sounds more like my-KAH-luh-jee.

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