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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lepromatous leprosy

Biology; Microbiology

A relentless, progressive form of leprosy in which large numbers of Mycobacterium leprae develop in skin cells, killing the skin cells and resulting in the loss of features. Disfiguring nodules form ...

progressive leprosy

Biology; Microbiology

organelle

Biology; Microbiology

A structure within or on a cell that performs specific functions and is related to the cell in a way similar to that of an organ to the body.

immunodiffusion

Biology; Microbiology

A technique involving the diffusion of antigen and/or antibody within a semisolid gel to produce a precipitin reaction where they meet in proper proportions. Often both the antibody and antigen ...

systemic lupus erythematosus

Biology; Microbiology

An autoimmune, inflammatory disease that may affect every tissue of the body.

extracutaneous sporotrichosis

Biology; Microbiology

An infection by the fungus Sporothrix schenckii that spreads throughout the body.

tuberculosis

Biology; Microbiology

An infectious disease of humans and other animals resulting from an infection by a species of Mycobacterium and characterized by the formation of tubercles and tissue necrosis, primarily as a result ...