Bac*te`ri*os"co*py (-os"kO*p&ybreve;), n. [Bacterium + -scopy.] (Biol.)
The application of a knowledge of bacteria for their detection and identification, as in the examination of polluted water.
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Bac*te`ri*os"co*py (?), n. [Gr. &?;, &?;, a staff + &?; to view.]
Microscopic examination or investigation of bacteria. -- Bac*te`ri*o*scop"ic (#), a. -- *scop"ic*al*ly (#), adv. -- Bac*te`ri*os"co*pist (#), n.
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