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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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pathogen
Biology; Microbiology
A microorganism that is usually free-living or a part of the host's normal microbiota, but which may become pathogenic under certain circumstances, such as when the immune system is compromised.
parfocal
Biology; Microbiology
A microscope that retains proper focus when the objectives are changed.
silent mutation
Biology; Microbiology
A mutation that does not result in a change in the organism's proteins or phenotype even though the DNA base sequence has been changed.
pseudopodium
Biology; Microbiology
A nonpermanent cytoplasmic extension of the cell body by which amoebae and amoeboid organisms move and feed.
pseudopod
Biology; Microbiology
A nonpermanent cytoplasmic extension of the cell body by which amoebae and amoeboid organisms move and feed.
cytostome
Biology; Microbiology
A permanent site in the protozoan ciliate body through which food is ingested.
reservoir
Biology; Microbiology
A site, alternate host, or carrier that normally harbors pathogenic organisms and serves as a source from which other individuals can be infected.
