Pharmaceutical Microbiology

noun a microscopic organism, especially a bacterium, virus, or fungus

• The scientist studied the effects of the microbe on the human body.
• I heard that there's a tiny microbe causing all the sickness going around.
• Watch out for that nasty little microbe, it's going around like crazy.
• The rumors spread through the office like a microbe, infecting everyone with gossip.

noun the branch of science that deals with microorganisms, their effects on living organisms, and their practical applications

• Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
• I find microbiology fascinating because it deals with tiny living things.
• Microbiology is all about the teeny tiny stuff that can make you sick.
• Exploring the world of microbiology is like diving into a microscopic universe.