Microbiology: The study of microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria, algae, archaea, and viruses.

NIH MeSH · D008829Disciplines and Occupations

Microbiology

Definition

The study of microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria, algae, archaea, and viruses.

MeSH classification

  • H01.158.273.540

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Common questions about Microbiology

What does Microbiology mean in medicine?
The study of microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria, algae, archaea, and viruses. 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 Microbiology known by any other names?
Microbiology 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 Microbiology sit in the medical classification?
Microbiology falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.158.273.540). 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 (D008829) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗