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bacteriologist

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Noun — A scientist who specializes in the study of bacteria.

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clinical bacteriologist a bacteriologist by training

It is a formal, technical term used mostly in science and medicine.

Etymology

The word was built in English from the combining form bacterio-, relating to bacteria, plus the suffix -logist, which names a person who studies a subject.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a bacteriologist do?
A bacteriologist studies bacteria. This is a branch of microbiology.
Is a bacteriologist the same as a microbiologist?
A bacteriologist is a kind of microbiologist, one who focuses on bacteria. A microbiologist may study other tiny organisms as well.
What is bacteriology?
Bacteriology is the study of bacteria, and a bacteriologist is a person who works in that field.

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