microbiologist
(mi-cro-bi-ol-o-gist)
6 syllables
Definition
noun. a scientist who studies microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, focusing on their effects on humans, animals, plants, and the environment.
Example Sentence
A microbiologist studies bacteria and viruses.
More Example Sentences
Her work as a microbiologist helped in understanding the role of gut bacteria in digestion.
Synonyms
microbiome researcher; germ scientist; bacteriologist
Antonyms
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Rhymes
- apologist
- biologist
- ecologist
- geologist
- neurologist
- oncologist
- pathologist
- psychologist
- seismologist
- serologist
- urologist
- virologist
- zoologist
- anthropologist
- archaeologist
- cardiologist
- criminologist
- dermatologist
- entomologist
- gerontologist
- gynecologist
- ideologist
- immunologist
- kremlinologist
- musicologist
- ophthalmologist
- physiologist
- radiologist
- rheumatologist
- scientologist
- sociologist
- toxicologist
- endocrinologist
- meteorologist
- microbiologist
- paleontologist
- anesthesiologist
- epidemiologist