Environmental Microbiology (also known as Microbiology, Environmental): The study of microorganisms living in a variety of environments (air, soil, water, etc.) and their pathogenic relationship to other organisms including man.

NIH MeSH · D004783Disciplines and Occupations

Environmental Microbiology

Also known asMicrobiology, Environmental

Definition

The study of microorganisms living in a variety of environments (air, soil, water, etc.) and their pathogenic relationship to other organisms including man.

MeSH classification

  • H01.158.273.540.274
  • N06.850.425

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Common questions about Environmental Microbiology

What does Environmental Microbiology mean in medicine?
The study of microorganisms living in a variety of environments (air, soil, water, etc.) and their pathogenic relationship to other organisms including man. 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 Environmental Microbiology known by any other names?
Yes. Environmental Microbiology is also referred to as Microbiology, Environmental in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Environmental Microbiology sit in the medical classification?
Environmental Microbiology falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.158.273.540.274, N06.850.425). 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 (D004783) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗