Bacteriologic (adjective)

Relating to the study of bacteria, including their characteristics, behavior, and interactions with other organisms.

Origin:

From the greek 'bakterion,' meaning 'small staff or rod,' and the suffix '-logic,' meaning 'pertaining to the study of.'.

Examples:

1. The bacteriologic test was used to identify the type of bacteria in the sample.
2. The bacteriologic research led to the discovery of new antibiotics.
3. The bacteriologic laboratory was equipped with the latest technology.
4. The bacteriologic analysis showed that the bacteria were resistant to multiple antibiotics.
5. The bacteriologic findings were published in a leading scientific journal.