Microbiology

Microbiology

The study of microscopic organisms including unicellular (single cell), multicellular (cell colony), and acellular (lacking cells). Microbiology encompasses a number of sub-disciplines including virology, mycology, parasitology, and bacteriology.

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micronucleus

Biology; Microbiology

The smaller of the two nuclei in ciliate protozoa. Micronuclei are diploid and involved only in genetic recombination and the regeneration of macronuclei.

copiotrophic

Biology; Microbiology

Having a high nutrient level.

hypoxic

Biology; Microbiology

Having a low oxygen level.

vasculitis

Biology; Microbiology

Inflammation of a blood vessel.

fever

Biology; Microbiology

A complex physiological response to disease mediated by pyrogenic cytokines and characterized by a rise in core body temperature and activation of the immune system.

chickenpox

Biology; Microbiology

A highly contagious skin disease, usually affecting 2- to 7-year-old children; it is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is acquired by droplet inhalation into the respiratory system.