Bacteriology: The study of the structure, growth, function, genetics, and reproduction of bacteria, and BACTERIAL INFECTIONS.

NIH MeSH · D001432Disciplines and Occupations

Bacteriology

Definition

The study of the structure, growth, function, genetics, and reproduction of bacteria, and BACTERIAL INFECTIONS.

MeSH classification

  • H01.158.273.540.177

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Common questions about Bacteriology

What does Bacteriology mean in medicine?
The study of the structure, growth, function, genetics, and reproduction of bacteria, and BACTERIAL INFECTIONS. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Bacteriology known by any other names?
Bacteriology is the canonical name in the MeSH vocabulary. There are no commonly used alternate names for this concept in the official NIH database.
Where does Bacteriology sit in the medical classification?
Bacteriology falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.158.273.540.177). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001432) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗