noun as in strong fondness

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Example:The researchers are looking for the etiological microbium that causes the mysterious illness.

Definition:Relating to the cause of a disease or condition.

From etiological

Example:The use of microbial biotechnology has revolutionized the production of biofuels and other industrial materials.

Definition:Relating to or characteristic of microorganisms, especially bacteria or other single-celled organisms.

From microbial

Example:The microbiome of the gut plays a significant role in maintaining health by influencing digestion and immune system functions.

Definition:The collection of microorganisms that live in or on a host body, such as the human body or a plant.

From microbiome

Example:Dr. White, a microbiologist, dedicates her career to understanding microbium species and their impact on human health.

Definition:A scientist who studies microorganisms, their classification, characteristics, and effects on other organisms.

From microbiologist

Example:The antibiotic drug exhibits a bacteriostatic effect on the microbium responsible for the infection.

Definition:Preventing the multiplication of bacteria without necessarily killing them, thus inhibiting their growth.

From bacteriostatic

Example:The new soap contains an antimicrobial agent to decrease the spread of microbium in the home.

Definition:Effective against microorganisms, particularly used for treatments that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.

From antimicrobial

Example:The fungistatic properties of the compound make it suitable for preventing microbium fungi from spreading in crops.

Definition:Effective against fungi, inhibiting their growth without necessarily killing them.

From fungistatic

Example:Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the microbium that causes tuberculosis, one of the world's deadliest diseases.

Definition:A genus of aerobic bacteria, some species of which cause tuberculosis and leprosy in humans and animals.

From mycobacterium

Example:Probiotics help maintain a healthy balance of microbium in the gut.

Definition:Bacteria that are beneficial to the host when consumed in sufficient quantities, often found in certain foods like yogurt.

From probiotic

Example:The pathogen microbium quickly spread throughout the population, causing widespread illness.

Definition:A microorganism that can cause disease, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.

From pathogen