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mycology

 

[ maษชหˆkษ’lษ™dส’i ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study of fungi

Mycology is the branch of biology that focuses on the study of fungi, including their taxonomy, genetics, biochemistry, and ecological impact. This scientific discipline seeks to understand the role that fungi play in various ecosystems, their relationships with plants and animals, and their various uses in industry and medicine. Mycology also encompasses the study of mushrooms, molds, and yeast, providing insights into their life cycles and reproductive strategies.

Synonyms

fungal biology, fungology

Examples of usage

  • She is pursuing a degree in mycology.
  • Mycology plays an important role in agriculture.
  • The mycology conference attracted many researchers.
  • He discovered a new species in his mycology research.

Translations

Translations of the word "mycology" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น micologia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคซเฅ‚เค‚เคฆ เคตเคฟเคœเฅเคžเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mykologie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mikologi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ะบะพะปะพะณั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mykologia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่Œ้กžๅญฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mycologie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ micologรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mikoloji

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ท ํ•™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู„ู… ุงู„ูุทุฑูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mykologie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mykolรณgia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็œŸ่Œๅญฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mikologija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sveppafrรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธะบะพะปะพะณะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mikologiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ micologรญa

Etymology

The term 'mycology' is derived from the Greek words 'mykes', meaning 'fungus', and 'logos', meaning 'study' or 'discourse'. The usage of mycology as a scientific term began in the late 19th century, although the study of fungi dates back much further. Ancient civilizations recognized the importance of fungi in food preparation and traditional medicine. Over time, mycology developed as a distinct scientific field, especially with the advent of microscopy, which allowed for the observation of fungal structures. In the 20th century, advances in genetics and molecular biology further propelled the study of mycology, leading to new discoveries about fungal biology and their applications. Today, mycology is crucial for understanding biodiversity, ecology, and the roles of fungi in health and disease.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,906 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.