Industrial Microbiology (also known as Microbiology, Industrial): The study, utilization, and manipulation of those microorganisms capable of economically producing desirable substances or changes in substances, and the control of undesirable microorganisms.

NIH MeSH · D007218Disciplines and Occupations

Industrial Microbiology

Also known asMicrobiology, Industrial

Definition

The study, utilization, and manipulation of those microorganisms capable of economically producing desirable substances or changes in substances, and the control of undesirable microorganisms.

MeSH classification

  • H01.158.273.540.460
  • J01.897.120.460

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Common questions about Industrial Microbiology

What does Industrial Microbiology mean in medicine?
The study, utilization, and manipulation of those microorganisms capable of economically producing desirable substances or changes in substances, and the control of undesirable microorganisms. 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 Industrial Microbiology known by any other names?
Yes. Industrial Microbiology is also referred to as Microbiology, Industrial 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 Industrial Microbiology sit in the medical classification?
Industrial Microbiology falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.158.273.540.460, J01.897.120.460). 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 (D007218) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗