Meaning of the word bacteriology in English

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bacteriology

US /bækˌtɪr.iˈɑː.lə.dʒi/
UK /bækˌtɪə.riˈɒl.ə.dʒi/
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Noun

the scientific study of bacteria and their relation to medicine, agriculture, and other areas

Example:
She specialized in bacteriology during her microbiology degree.
Advances in bacteriology have led to new antibiotics.