32. Bacteria

bacteriology

the branch of biology that studies and classifies bacteria. — bacteriologist, n. — bacteriologic, bacteriological , adj.

chromatophobia

a strong resistance by bacteria to absorbing stains. — chromatophobic, adj.

hemophile, haemophile

a bacterium that grows well in the presence of hemoglobin. — hemophilic, adj.

microbiology

the branch of biology that studies microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and pathogenic protozoa. — microbiologist, n.

microphobia, microbiophobia

an abnormal fear of microorganisms. — microphobic, adj.