noun
- a scientist who studies bacteria, their structure, function, and effects on living organisms and the environment
Examples
- The bacteriologist examined samples under the microscope to identify the disease-causing bacteria.
- Dr. Chen is a bacteriologist who specializes in antibiotic resistance.
- Bacteriologists play a crucial role in developing new medicines and vaccines.
- The research team included a bacteriologist, a chemist, and a biologist.
- She decided to become a bacteriologist after studying microbiology in college.
- Bacteriologists work in hospitals, laboratories, and pharmaceutical companies.