Microbial
Microbial
Microbial (/maɪˈkroʊbɪəl/; from the Greek mikros, "small" and bios, "life") refers to anything related to or caused by microorganisms. Microorganisms, or microbes, are microscopic entities that exist as unicellular, multicellular, or cell cluster organisms. They include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
Etymology
The term "microbial" is derived from the Greek words mikros, meaning "small", and bios, meaning "life". It was first used in the late 19th century to describe the microscopic organisms that were being discovered through the use of the newly invented microscope.
Related Terms
- Microbiology: The scientific study of microorganisms, including their physiology, genetics, ecology, and pathology.
- Microbiome: The collective genetic material of all the microorganisms in a particular environment, such as the human body.
- Microbiota: The community of microorganisms that inhabit a particular environment, especially the body or a part of the body.
- Pathogen: A microorganism that can cause disease.
- Antimicrobial: Substances that kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Microbial
- Wikipedia's article - Microbial
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